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Canterbury Christ Church University is committed to providing job opportunities to its existing staff. You will only be eligible to apply for this vacancy if you are currently working at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.
We have an incredible opportunity for an Assistant Manager – Sport to be part of our dedicated Sport and Active Health team at Canterbury Christ Church University. We are passionate about sport and physical activity and deliver a range of innovative programmes and sporting opportunities.
We aim to create a professional, vibrant and friendly environment for our staff that promotes, hard work, innovation and creativity. We are an integral part of the Canterbury Christ Church University experience, providing a wide range of opportunities to our students, staff and the local community.
Our facilities include a large double sports hall, spin studio, a recently refurbished gym, and grass pitches. We additionally operate a joint specialist facility which offers three floodlit hockey pitches, an indoor tennis centre, outdoor tennis courts, Cricket pitches and a spacious sports hall. Through our partnership with local clubs we offer snowsports, swimming, equestrian and cheerleading.
The Role
We believe sport is an integral part of the student experience and has a big role to play in improving the physical and mental health of our University community. Reporting to the Sport and Active Health Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for the management of the student sports club programme and ensuring it provides a first class experience whilst operating within budgetary allowances. You will directly line manage the Sport Development Officer who assists in the delivery of our Club Sport Programme, and Sports Coaches who deliver the programme activity. You will also work alongside other colleagues within the department, and the Student’s Union, to deliver the programme.
You will contribute to wider sport and active health programmes including Active Campus and the sport scholarship programme. You will also be involved in the delivery of recreational sport and physical activity opportunities that get the whole University community active as part of our Be Moved, Belong Mission. You will provide leadership and contribute to strategic action planning for sport and physical activity and deputise for the Delivery Manager where required.
The Person
We are looking for a lively, outgoing person who is a natural at engaging people.You will be confident in delivering sport and activities that can easily connect with students. You will have experience managing people, projects and budgets, organising logistics and handling multiple streams of work. You must be flexible and adaptable and able to work occasional early morning, evening and weekends, and be willing to travel to other campuses as our programmes require. You may be educated to degree level but will have relevant professional experiences in the area of sport delivery.
We want you to be excited to share your ideas about how we can provide the best sporting experience possible to our vibrant community of students and staff. Above all, you must be motivated by wanting to make a difference and know what it takes to deliver positive experiences.
How will you work?
We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is Flexible and connected (Professional Services) - Campus attendance will vary across the year but must purposefully align to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders.
It is expected that the majority of your working time will be spent on campus, but in most cases the work location will be determined by the service required or the tasks/activities being undertaken.
How to apply
Start date for applications: Monday 8th June 2026
Closing date for applications: Sunday 14th June 2026
Interviews are to be held: Tuesday 23rd June 2026
If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Jemma Cullen on 01227 923472 or
[email protected] (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number
REQ06246
Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.
Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.
Additional Information
Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU
Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work
Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.
Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.
For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above.
Location
Canterbury: North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QU
