Head of Sport Strategy

Organisation: Loughborough University, Loughborough Sport
Salary: £59966 to £67468 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
Location: Loughborough
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 22 February 2026
Interview date: 2 March 2026
Job Description: Full time and open ended

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 Sport Strategy to lead the design and delivery of our sport strategy, driving organisational excellence and innovation. This is your opportunity to influence performance, participation, commercial growth, and operational efficiency at a university ranked #1 globally for sports-related subjects.

What you’ll do:
Develop and execute a bold sport strategy aligned with University objectives.
Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans with measurable outcomes.
Harness data analytics and digital tools to provide high-quality insights for decision-making.
Drive process improvement, efficiency, and innovation across Loughborough Sport.
Lead cross-functional projects and enable joined-up delivery across internal teams and external partners.
Produce strategic reports for senior leadership and manage project teams as required.

What we’re looking for:
A strategic thinker with extensive experience in strategy planning and organisational development.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and deliver cultural and organisational change.
Strong skills in data analysis, digital tools, and evidence-based decision making.
Exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to influence at a senior level.
Commercial acumen and understanding of the UK sport landscape, including higher education sport.
A collaborative leader committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Join us and be part of an environment where excellence is the norm, collaboration is key, and the impact of your work will be felt across the sporting world. With world-class facilities and a reputation for innovation, this is your chance to make a lasting difference.

Informal enquiries to Paige Norris, PA to the Director of Sport, on p.norris@lboro.ac.uk

Closing date: Sunday 22nd February 2026

Interviews: Monday 2nd March 2026

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equity and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As one of the country's leading universities we understand the importance of investing in our staff and their professional development.
How to apply: https://vacancies.lboro.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=017572dYwh&WVID=5913100PrZ