Head of Strategy and Business Optimisation

Organisation: Loughborough University, Loughborough Sport
Salary: £59966 to £67468 per annum
Location: Loughborough
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 11 January 2026
Job Description: Are you ready to shape the future of sport strategy at the world’s leading sports university? Loughborough Sport is home to a globally unique ecosystem where elite performance meets an unrivalled student experience. From Olympic champions to inclusive participation, our story is one of ambition, innovation, and impact.

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Strategy & Business Optimisation to lead the design and delivery of our sport strategy, driving organisational excellence and innovation during a pivotal 12-month appointment. This is your opportunity to influence performance, participation, commercial growth, and operational efficiency at a university ranked #1 globally for sports-related subjects.

Informal enquiries to Lou Gear, Director of Sport, on L.Gear@lboro.ac.uk
How to apply: https://vacancies.lboro.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=591443czh3&WVID=5913100PrZ