Performance Sport Development Officer Organisation Birmingham City University Salary £35,331 to £39,002 per annum (pro-rata), part-time role for 18.5 hours per week Location Birmingham Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 5 July 2026 Interview date 15 July 2026 Job Description We are seeking a Performance Sport Development Officer to join BCU Sport, supporting the delivery of high-quality services across the University. This is a key role in the development and delivery of our high performance sport programme at a time when we are growing our provision and maximising the opportunities that come with being based at a world class venue, in the Alexander Stadium.In this role, you will support the development and delivery of the Excel strand of the BCU Sport and Active 2030 strategy, while providing performance support to all high performing student athletes on the scholarship and TASS programmes. You will coordinate and manage the planning, promotion and delivery of the performance programme including, strength and conditioning, nutrition, psychology, sport therapy, lifestyle and sports science. This position will lead on recruitment of high performing student athletes to BCU as well as oversee the day-to-day management of the TASS athletes and TASS delivery staff. Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the sport scholar performance programme ensuring scholars are supported from both an academic and performance perspective. Coordinate and oversee the relevant coaches and practitioners on a daily basis to ensure all activities are carried out to a high standard in strength and conditioning, nutrition, psychology, sport therapy, lifestyle and sports science. Manage the student volunteer programme working with the appropriate sport academic lecturers to offer volunteering opportunities in sport therapy, nutrition, strength and conditioning and sport science. Coordinate the TASS delivery including the recruitment, management and coordination of the multidisciplinary team of practitioners.Coordinate with TASS staff on the needs of the programme and provide various reports and feedback as appropriate. Ensure all delivery is aligned to best working practice with regards to health and safety, GDPR and safeguarding.Manage the sport coaches for the performance sport teams. Liaising with them on the programmes performance needs and facilitating these. Oversee and manage the ongoing recruitment of high performing student athletes into BCU to study.Essential RequirementsExperience of managing a high-performance programme within a higher education settingExperience of working with high performing student athletes in a university environmentExperience and understanding of the needs and requirements of performance support for elite athletes in the associated areasExperience and understanding of higher education recruitment processes, procedures, timelines and challengesExperience of working with national governing bodies and high performance sports organisationsExperience of leading a TASS programme and supporting the delivery of the TASS programme within a HE environmentExperience of recruiting and managing performance support staff in the various associated disciplinesA valid UK driving licenseA degree in sport related disciplineDesirable RequirementsAwareness of current trends in university and performance sportUnderstanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management in a student sport settingExperience of cross departmental programme development and working within a large organisationHold a TASS recognised TALS qualification How to apply Further Information If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of BCU Sport, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Philip Llewellyn at Philip.Llewellyn@bcu.ac.uk. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 15th July, at the Alexander Stadium, Perry Barr, Birmingham. Why not explore our campuses using our interactive map: Interactive Map | Birmingham City University The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to re-enter the scheme may do so and will be employed directly by the University. APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE BCU JOBS PORTAL - https://jobs.bcu.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=6940&forced=1 Share X LinkedIn Email