Job description

About the Role

Sport at Warwick University engages over 12,000 students annually. The Head of Student Sport is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the student-related aspects of the Active Wellness & Sports Strategy. This role encompasses managing the Sports Delivery team, driving participation and high-performance sport initiatives, and enhancing the student sport experience both on and off the field.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Sports Delivery team to achieve participation and performance goals.
Implement Warwick's Active Wellness & Sports Strategy focusing on student engagement.
Prepare business cases and funding proposals, securing external investments.
Manage technologies and systems that support sports delivery to boost efficiency and improve user experience.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external partners.
Support fundraising, sponsorship, and crowdfunding efforts for student sports clubs.
Promote the Team Warwick brand throughout all program delivery.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Demonstrable leadership experience with success in inspiring and managing high-performing teams.
Strong commercial acumen and ability to produce evidence-based business cases and funding requests.
In-depth knowledge of sports development best practices, regulations, and legal requirements.
Effective stakeholder management and influence within complex organizational settings.
Experience in budget management, resource allocation, and operational oversight in decentralized contexts.
Excellent skills in organization, report writing, and presentations.
Experience within higher education and evidence of ongoing professional development are advantageous.

Additional Information

Location: Coventry, West Midlands.
Employment type: Full time, onsite.
Salary range: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum.
Application deadline: 26 July 2026.
Contact: Jonathan Fogarty, 07384231507, jonathan.fogarty@warwick.ac.uk.