University of Nottingham
Head of Coach Development
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Head of Coach Development
Area
Sport - Business Development
Location
University Park
Salary
£46,049 to £58,225 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date
Sunday 26 July 2026
Reference
REG005826
About The Role
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Head of Coach Development to lead the strategic management and development of the coaching workforce, with the aim of providing a sector leading student sporting experience. In this role, you will lead and line manage a team of specialist coaches to create a performance environment that delivers sustainable success and inclusivity. A typical day may include:
- Designing and delivering a coach education and development program that engages the cohort of head and assistant coaches
- Providing line management and support for the team of employed head coaches
- Working with the wider performance staff team to lead and support the delivery of coach and club related projects
- Developing partnerships with local and national organisations to drive coach recruitment and development
- Lead the integration of applied coach and student learning into the coach and club environment
This is a full-time (36.25 weekly hours), permanent role, and some evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of student sports clubs.
About The Team
You will join a dynamic, collaborative and supportive performance team within the University of Nottingham Sport department, committed to creating an inclusive and accessible sporting environment where all students, regardless of background, identity, or ability, feel welcome and valued.
We strongly value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and students. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about student experience and ensuring sport is a space for everyone.
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About You
We are looking for an individual who is committed to making student sport inclusive and enjoyable for all. You would be well-suited to this role if:
- You have experience and proven track record of developing coaches at performance level
- You have staff recruitment and management experience including target setting, performance management, appraisals.
- You have experience in building partnerships with governing bodies, or other sporting organisations.
- You have a collaborative and solution-focused mindset, with the ability to engage effectively with staff and colleagues across a range of sports and disciplines.
- Knowledge and understanding of the higher education sporting environment, including the BUCS and other university competition structures.
What We Offer
- A welcoming and supportive workplace where diversity is valued.
- A generous holiday entitlement of 27 days, plus bank holidays and university closure days, including time off between Christmas and New Year.
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits, including health and wellbeing facilities, staff discounts, and travel schemes. Learn more about our benefits here.
- We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.
What’s Next?
If you would like to discuss this role informally, please contact Alex Perry on alexander.perry@nottingham.ac.uk . Please note that applications sent directly to this email will not be considered.
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Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer . Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.
We are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.
To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process.
Discover our benefits, visit Your Benefits website.
We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.
Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.
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