Summary
Exciting opportunity to play a key role in sports development at this small and prestigious university!
Job Description
The Royal Agricultural University Students’ Union is a not-for-profit organisation and the representative body for RAU students. Our purpose is to complement and enhance the experience of every student and we deliver a wide range of services and representative functions.
The Union comprises a sabbatical-officer President, 2 part-time sabbatical-officer Vice Presidents, and 7 volunteer student officers with various roles who are elected annually, 2 members of staff and an external consultant. There are approximately 1100 students at the University. We are responsible for enabling the activities and funding of 35-40 sports and social clubs, regular charity fundraising events (RAG), regular weekly entertainments, cultural tours, representing the student voice, running regular campaigns, hosting three student balls per year, volunteering in the local community and much more.
No two days are the same in the RAU Students’ Union, and this new role is exciting and varied. It is ideally suited to someone who is passionate about sport, who has had experience of working with young adults and with natural leadership abilities. Strong organisational skills are also essential.
It is a great opportunity for someone looking to contribute towards providing an outstanding experience for students of the RAU.
The role will be based on the beautiful RAU campus in Cirencester. Hybrid working may be applicable.
About the role
The Sports Development Manager works closely with student clubs, Union and University leaders, regulatory bodies and other partners to define and develop a rolling programme of activity that gives students the chance to engage with sporting activities and discover new interests and opportunities. The postholder will actively seek to raise the quality and profile of RAU Sports.
In addition to supporting the RAU sports, the postholder would be responsible for oversight of the day to day running of the RAU gym. Promoting the facility and healthy lifestyle to the RAU wider community. Working with the Director of Commercial Services and facilities to explore commercial opportunities outside of the academic year.
Closing date for applications is 8 June with interviews to be held in person on 15 June
Full job description, person specification and application form can be found at www.rau.ac.uk/about-rau/work-for-us
All applications must be submitted using the form provided along with a covering letter
