Thursday 6th August 2026

Our partners BUCS are recruiting for a new Head of Belonging who will ensure EDI is a focal point of the organisation and culture.

Closing date:   31 August 2026
Location:   London
Region:   United Kingdom
Employment type:   Part Time
Salary:   £36,000 – £40,000 (GBP)

About the Role

As our Head of Belonging (Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), you will lead the development and implementation of BUCS’ Belonging Strategy and Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), ensuring EEDI is embedded throughout our organisation, programmes and culture.

Working closely with colleagues across BUCS and a wide range of external stakeholders, you will provide strategic leadership and expert guidance to influence positive change. From reviewing competitions and events through an EEDI lens to supporting governance, people practices and organisational policy, you’ll play a key role in helping us deliver our mission of placing sport and active wellbeing at the heart of the student experience.

Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, you will be a member of the Management Team and will lead organisation-wide initiatives that create lasting impact.

For a full Job Description and person specification, please click here.

How to Apply

Please click here to apply.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Jude Edwards, Director of Business Operations at jude.edwards@bucs.org.uk

Closing date:  Monday 31 August 2026

Interview Information:

If successful, candidates will be invited to interview during the provisional week commencing 14 September 2026.

Candidates who successfully advance to the interview stage will receive further information about logistics and tasks via email. Some candidates may progress to a second interview, which will be communicated accordingly. If any reasonable adjustments are required, please communicate them when accepting the interview offer.

Due to the expected high number of applications, it is likely we will only be able to provide feedback to those who reach the interview stage. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that, unfortunately, your application has not been successful.

Applicants should have the right to work in the UK and will be asked to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK before employment is confirmed.

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Monday 3rd August 2026

Oriam are recruiting for a new Athlete Lifestyle & Performance Coordinator, supporting Heriot-Watt’s sports scholars and sport performance team.

Role: Athlete Lifestyle & Performance Coordinator

Grade and Salary: Grade 5 (£26,707 – £31,236) per annum.

FTE and working pattern: 1 FTE (full time- 35 hours per week) open-ended.

Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annual leave plus 9 buildings-closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday). Use our total rewards calculator:  https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.

Purpose of Role

To provide vital coordination and administration for the Sports Scholarship Programme and the wider Sport Performance team, maintaining high standards at all times to contribute to a high performance environment within the department.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate bookings and contracts for services provided by the performance department. 
  • Manage scholarship and recruitment and onboarding processes by working with coaching staff as well as the University recruitment and admissions team. Promote scholarship programmes at University open days and offer holder days and support with Oriam input. 
  • Working in conjunction with the Sports Union, manage the sport administration of scholarship teams including booking facilities, transport, trip compliance plus competition entries for sport scholars. 
  • Administer programme budget by completing all finance administration tasks including student expenses and tracking expenditure, working with Oriam Admin Services. 
  • Support athletes with academic flexibility requests. 
  • General support to the student athletes in our care on the scholarship programme, seeking support from relevant people wherever required. 
  • Working collaboratively with marketing & communication colleagues in Oriam, Heriot-Watt and Sports Union, ensuring that both the scholarship programme and department services are well promoted.

Essential & Desirable Criteria

Essential

  • At least 3 years’ experience of coordinating/ administering sport programmes.
  • Extremely competent in the use of relevant IT packages.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrable professional and proactive approach.
  • Ability to develop relationships with a range of stakeholders.
  • Demonstrable ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a dynamic, changing and pressured environment.
  • Demonstrable provision of excellent customer service.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with coaches and athletes within a similar performance environment as outlined above.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted up to 11:55pm (UK time) on Tuesday 25th August.

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 15th September.

For further information about the role please contact Chris Sellar on c.sellar@hw.ac.uk .

Please submit your CV & covering letter via the Heriot-Watt online recruitment.

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Monday 3rd August 2026

Join Oriam at Heriot-Watt University as maternity cover in the Performance Sport Manager role, working with top student athletes.

Grade and Salary: Grade 7 (£37,694 – £47,389) per annum.

FTE and working pattern: 1 FTE (full-time – 35 hours per week) for one year (maternity cover)

Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings-closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday).

Purpose of Role

The Performance Manager will lead the Performance Department to ensure high quality delivery across all our services with a high duty of care to our athletes. They will be responsible for the overall running of the department, delivery of financial and performance targets, maximising the staff team and creating/ maintaining a positive multi-disciplinary team culture.

About the Team

Oriam has a vision to inspire, engage and motivate our communities through the facilities we provide and the interactions we have with our customers. As a manager within the team, you will contribute to the delivery of the strategy.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee the operation of all sports scholarships (squash, football, handball & multi-sport scholars).
  • Directly line manage department staff, including Lead Sport Scientist, Squash Head Coach, Football Head Coach and Athlete Lifestyle & Performance Coordinator.
  • Oversee the full staff team and ensure they are operating as a high performing multi-disciplinary team
  • Coordinate external & academic service contracts.
  • Plan and deliver sport science services including but not limited to; education workshops, testing, gym-based S&C sessions, conditioning based sessions, rehab-based session, and recovery sessions.
  • Oversee and deliver various services to the Sport & Exercise Science academic programme, such as applied teaching, placements and dissertation co-supervision.
  • Manage all health & safety / compliance within the Performance Sport department.
  • Oversee the finances of the department, meeting agreed commercial targets, managing payroll and overheads and staying within scholarship budget.
  • Contribute to Sport & Health testing while also ensuring good collaboration with Oriam Clinic.
  • Contribute to wider sport & active well-being strategy at Heriot-Watt.
  • Lead on performance education targeted at scholars but also wider audiences.

Essential & Desirable Criteria

Essential

  • Educated to degree in Sport Science at undergraduate level.
  • Experience of providing a range of sports science services for athletes within a similar performance environment as outlined above for at least 5 years.
  • Ability to coach, motivate, assess and manage a team, including setting team & individual objectives.
  • Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Demonstrable professional and proactive approach.
  • Ability to develop relationships with a range of stakeholders and clients.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills.
  • High level organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and to function effectively in time pressured/ agile environment.
  • Competent in the use of relevant IT packages.
  • Demonstrable excellent customer service.

Desirable

  • UKSCA Accredited (or able to complete within the first 6 months).
  • Educated to master’s level in a relevant discipline.
  • Experience of developing new business / business retention.
  • Experience of delivering physiological tests.

How to Apply

  • Applications can be submitted up to 11:55pm (UK time) on Tuesday 25th August.
  • Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 10th September.
  • Please submit your CV & covering letter via the Heriot-Watt online recruitment.
  • We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g.; part-time working, job share options or a secondment from another employer
  • For further information about the role please contact Chris Sellar on c.sellar@hw.ac.uk
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Monday 3rd August 2026

Join the brilliant team at Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) as an Engagement Officer: developing the next generation of Para athletes.

Have you been inspired by the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Para Athletes? If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you. You could play a critical role in engaging and developing the next generation of Para athletes in Scotland.

Scottish Disability Sport is recruiting an Engagement Officer who will shape disability sport provision in Scotland.

  • Engagement Officer
  • Full-time, 37.5 hrs a week
  • Salary £30,000 per year
  • Apply by 12 noon on Wednesday 19th August 2026
  • Interviews are being held on Wednesday 26th August 2026

The Engagement Officer will play a vital role in supporting the design, development and delivery of an inspiring annual programme of high-quality events across Scotland. This will include the SDS National Championships and a range of engagement events delivered in partnership with local and national organisations. More information on the job description and how to apply can be found here.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please get in touch with Lynne Glen, Head of Development, by telephoning 07800 523 740 or by emailing lynne.glen@scottishdisabilitysport.com

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Wednesday 22nd July 2026

SSS Headline Partners Technogym are recruiting for a new Key Account Manager, based in Scotland. Click here for more info.

Location: Greater Glasgow Area, GLG, GB
Function/Branch:  Sales
Type of contract:  Permanent Employee
Salary: Competitive
Technogym are looking for a Solutions Key Account Manager to join our exceptional Health, Corporate and Performance team within Scotland. The ideal candidate will have a consultative sales approach, strong relationship building skills as well as the hunger and passion needed to upsell and develop new business. The Health, Corporate and Performance sector thrives off providing the utmost customer experience and our solutions enable the team to provide the clientele with the premium and luxury experience they seek.

The role is remote and has a high degree of travel involved throughout the working week (your patch will cover Scotland and Northern Ireland). The role of a Solutions Key Account Manager is one which suits those who are positive and proactive, detail focused and organised, as well as able to work and adapt to a fast-paced sales environment. The role is both challenging and rewarding and offers the ability for people to shine and develop within the business. Additionally, ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of, and potentially experience in corporate, elite sport and/or education sales.

You will:

•    Achieve and over-achieve sales targets within your assigned territory
•    Create and present CAD visuals (full training provided)
•    Market management and fulfillment of sales pipeline/productivity measures in line with the Company sales code
•    Identify consumer leads and sales through B2B2C opportunities and consumer networks
•    Keep up-to-date as a product and solutions expert
•    Ensure a premium customer experience, attending all relevant installations
•    Collaborate with different business functions to deliver Total Wellness Solutions
•    Collaborate with finance for proactive customer credit collection
•    CRM and quotation tool management, with clean and up-to-date market data
•    Execute weekly pipeline management reviews to maximize conversion rate (refuse to lose) and provide reliable forecasts
•    Research and feed back on market/segment/territory trends

For the full job description, and to apply, click here.

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Monday 20th July 2026

Support the running of some top class events as Competitions Officer on the Scottish Student Rowing Sports Group.

The Scottish Student Rowing Sports Group are recruiting for a new Competitions Officer to help promote and develop the sport.

Competitions Officer

The Competitions Officer will lead on the competition/ event areas of the sport group action plan. Working alongside the sport group and SSS Events Coordinator to ensure all aspects of event logistics, support and delivery are completed to the highest possible standard.

View the job description here.

How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to stew@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Initial applications close 23:59 Sunday 16th August. We will, however, be recruiting on a rolling basis so please do not delay in applying!

Any questions about the role can be directed to Stew on the email above.

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Monday 20th July 2026

Lead and support student archery in Scotland. Apply for the role of Chair or Vice Chair on the Scottish Student Archery group now!

archery

The Scottish Student Archery Sports Group are recruiting for two new volunteers to help support and grow the sport across Scotland.

Chair

As Chair you will lead the group, coordinating activity in line with the agreed delivery and action plan. You will be supported by the SSS Staff Lead and will connect with our partners at Scottish Archery.

View the job description here.

Vice-Chair

The Vice Chair will support the Chair in the development and delivery of the action plan. Leading on the coordination of all group and captain’s meetings, keep track of programme budgets alongside SSS staff and support in event delivery.

View the job description here.

How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to julia@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Initial applications close 23:59 Wednesday 5th August. We will, however, be recruiting on a rolling basis so please do not delay in applying!

Any questions about the role can be directed to Julia on the email above.

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Sunday 5th July 2026

Help with the support and provision of student shinty in Scotland as one of our volunteers! 4x roles available.

The Scottish Student Shinty Sports Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Vice-Chair

The Vice Chair will support the Chair in the development and delivery of the action plan. Leading on the coordination of all group and captain’s meetings, keep track of programme budgets alongside SSS staff and support in event delivery.

View the job description here.

Development Officer

The Development Officer role will lead on the development and delivery of the sport development plan as set out by the sport group, working collaboratively with SSS and the sport governing body on areas such as: workforce development, supporting club growth, EDI and any other areas agreed as part of the action plan.

View the job description here.

Competitions Officer

The Competitions Officer will lead on the competition/ event areas of the sport group action plan. Working alongside the sport group and SSS Events Coordinator to ensure all aspects of event logistics, support and delivery are completed to the highest possible standard.

View the job description here.

Communications Officer

As the Communications Officer you will be responsible for organising and guiding the group’s efforts to publicise itself and its activities. You will be responsible for ensuring communication channels between the Group and clubs is appropriate and regular. You will support the promotion of individual club activities through the Scottish Student Shinty channels.

View the job description here.

How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to stew@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Initial applications close 23:59 Sunday 26th July. We will, however, be recruiting on a rolling basis so please do not delay in applying!

Any questions about the role can be directed to Stew on the email above.

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Sunday 5th July 2026

Help support the growth and running of our Scottish Student Judo Events! Become a volunteer with us. 3x roles available.

The Scottish Student Judo Sports Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Development Officer

The Development Officer role will lead on the development and delivery of the sport development plan as set out by the sport group, working collaboratively with SSS and the sport governing body on areas such as: workforce development, supporting club growth, EDI and any other areas agreed as part of the action plan.

View the job description here.

Competitions Officer

The Competitions Officer will lead on the competition/ event areas of the sport group action plan. Working alongside the sport group and SSS Events Coordinator to ensure all aspects of event logistics, support and delivery are completed to the highest possible standard.

View the job description here.

Communications Officer

As the Communications Officer you will be responsible for organising and guiding the group’s efforts to publicise itself and its activities. You will be responsible for ensuring communication channels between the Group and clubs is appropriate and regular. You will support the promotion of individual club activities through the Scottish Student Judo channels.

View the job description here.

How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to chris@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Initial applications close 23:59 Sunday 26th July. We will, however, be recruiting on a rolling basis so please do not delay in applying!

Any questions about the role can be directed to Chris on the email above.

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Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Give back to your sport by becoming a volunteer on the Scottish Student Rifle Sports Group! Details on how to apply here.

The Scottish Student Rifle Sports Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Vice-Chair

The Vice Chair will support the Chair in the development and delivery of the action plan. Leading on the coordination of all group and captain’s meetings, keep track of programme budgets alongside SSS staff and support in event delivery.

View the job description here.

Development Officer

The Development Officer role will lead on the development and delivery of the sport development plan as set out by the sport group, working collaboratively with SSS and the sport governing body on areas such as: workforce development, supporting club growth, EDI and any other areas agreed as part of the action plan.

View the job description here.

Competitions Officer

The Competitions Officer will lead on the competition/ event areas of the sport group action plan. Working alongside the sport group and SSS Events Coordinator to ensure all aspects of event logistics, support and delivery are completed to the highest possible standard.

View the job description here.

Communications Officer

As the Communications Officer you will be responsible for organising and guiding the group’s efforts to publicise itself and its activities. You will be responsible for ensuring communication channels between the Group and clubs is appropriate and regular. You will support the promotion of individual club activities through the Scottish Student Rifle channels.

View the job description here.

How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to julia@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Initial applications close 23:59 Sunday 19th July. We will, however, be recruiting on a rolling basis so please do not delay in applying!

Any questions about the role can be directed to Julia on the email above.

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