Project Officer – Club Sport Compete

Post Title: Project Officer – Club Sport Compete 

SBU/Department:  Hertfordshire Sports Village, HertSquad

FTE: 1.0 fte (working 40 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Permanent 

Salary: HSV4 – HSV5.14 (£24,862 - £26,937 per annum) plus Performance Related Pay 

Annual Leave: 23 days plus standard public holidays rising to 26 days after 4 years continuous service

Location: De Havilland campus, Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire Sports Village provides extensive sports facilities and services to the local community, students and staff of the University of Hertfordshire.  Proudly named as one of Leisure and Hospitality’s 20 Best Companies to Work For in 2021, Hertfordshire Sports Village is committed to ensuring our staff team are connected and engaged. Welcoming, going the extra mile, leading by example and the ability to consistently exceed expectations are some of the values we look for in our team members. If you share these values and want to make a real difference in a rewarding and challenging role, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for an exceptional and proactive individual to join our HertSquad team in delivering our highly successful Club Sport Compete programme. The post offers a unique opportunity for the successful applicant to develop professionally and demonstrate direct impact on the student experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Main duties and responsibilities

You will have responsibility for coordinating and delivering a comprehensive programme of on campus competitive sport and participation for the benefit of university students as part of the Club Sport Compete programme.

You will be required to work collaboratively with key staff and departments across the University to ensure the Club Sport Compete programme is embedded into the student experience and offers excellent engagement opportunities. In addition, you will provide support to student club committees, officials and Activators in a friendly and professional manner.

Skills and experience required

You will have experience of working in Sports Development and/or the Sports Industry and be able to demonstrate an insight-led approach to assist in the development of successful initiatives. You will have experience in organising and delivering sports development activities and programmes and have experience of leading others including peers, coaches and/or volunteers. 

You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly organised, work well under pressure and be able to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced, busy and vibrant environment.

Qualifications required

You will be educated with a minimum of degree level, or equivalent qualification, or proven professional experience

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.

Benefits Include:

• Free Gym Membership
• Up to 26 days annual leave per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Annual performance related bonus
• Sick pay & pension scheme
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities 
• UNiDays and Galleria discount cards
• Discounted travel on UNO buses
• Staff social events
• 1 hour a week paid exercise time 
• And much more…

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Maddie Mitchell, Project Manager – Club Sport,M.Mitchell5@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 04 August 2024

Interview Date: 12 and 13 August 2024

Reference Number: 060796

Date advert placed: 16 July 2024

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

Apply online at https://www.jobs.herts.ac.uk/go/060796