Sport Development Connector

About Sport & Physical Activity At Southampton
We are on a mission to make the University of Southampton the destination of choice for students and staff to thrive through inclusive, sustainable, and empowering physical activity experiences, At Southampton, we are proud to deliver high-quality sport and wellbeing opportunities for students, staff, and the wider community ? enhancing the student experience and supporting the Universitys broader ambitions, Find out more about sport and physical activity here, The Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Sport Development Connector to help meet the growing demand for sport, physical activity, and wellbeing across our facilities and campuses This role comes at an exciting time, following a significant rise in participation after the reopening of the Jubilee Sport & Recreation Centre, You will support the delivery of inclusive and innovative recreational sport programmes ? including Learn 2, social leagues, and our Active for Participation agenda ? while building strong connections with local schools and community groups to advance our civic outreach goals The role also includes providing operational support across our sporting and leisure facilities, This is a varied and dynamic position combining delivery, engagement, and operational responsibilities, all contributing to the Universitys Active-for-All 2031 plan, Key Responsibilities Deliver informal and social sport programmes across our facilities and community locations, Support in-club and outreach activities, Build relationships with local schools and colleges to support recruitment and civic engagement, Gather feedback and evaluate programme success against key targets, Provide operational support, including facility checks, safety procedures, and in-club coordination, About You We are looking for someone who has: Experience in sport development, outreach, or recreational activity delivery, A passion for promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and active lifestyles, Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse groups, A proactive, flexible approach to working across facilities and initiatives, Why Join Us This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on student experience, wellbeing, and community engagement through sport You will join a forward-thinking, supportive team with access to professional development opportunities, excellent staff benefits, and the chance to help shape how sport is delivered at one of the UKs leading universities, An standard DBS check is required for this role, Email details to a friend Apply Online Further Details Job Description and Person Specification As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach, This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship To explore alternative UK visa options, see govuk, Apply by 1159 pm GMT on the closing date For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@sotonacuk quoting the job number, Share View All Vacancies