Lecturer in Sports Management - Higher Education

Organisation: Loughborough College Group
Salary: £32,570 - £38,175 per annum
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 24 April 2026
Job Description: We have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Sports Management to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Loughborough College.

Loughborough College is seeking an inspiring and knowledgeable Lecturer in Sports Management to join our forward-thinking Higher Education Sport Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the next generation of sports industry professionals and contribute to the continued success of one of the UK’s leading institutions for sport education.

Responsibilities of this role include;

Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across a range of undergraduate modules in Sports Management.

Support students in developing industry-ready skills through real-world projects, case studies, and applied learning.

Develop and assess student learning through innovative teaching practices and applied learning strategies.

Contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of our Sports Management curriculum.

Provide academic support to students, promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Build and maintain industry links to enhance student experience and employability opportunities.

Essential Requirements:

A master’s degree (MSc) in Sports Management or a closely related discipline (e.g. Sport Business, Sport Marketing).

Demonstrable experience in an applied sports industry setting (e.g. professional clubs, governing bodies, event management, sport marketing).

A passion for education and the ability to motivate and engage students from diverse backgrounds.

Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

A commitment to continued professional development and a passion for education.

Desirable:

A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one.

Experience of teaching in higher education and designing/assessing academic content.

An active interest in research or industry engagement within the field of management.

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campuses offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

A competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsided nursery fees

Up to 44 days annual leave per year

Additional annual leave available

Generous Maternity/Paternity pay

Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development

Well-being hours

Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you require any support to apply for this job, please email recruitment@loucoll.ac.uk
How to apply: Please follow this link to apply https://candidate.loucollcareers.co.uk/306788UKS