Assistant Director of Sport Operations

Executive

A newly-created opportunity for an Assistant Director of Sport to join Surrey Sports Park as part of an ambitious organisational re-structure, aligning our Student Sport Delivery capabilities with our highly aspirational strategic roadmap.

You’ll provide strategic and professional leadership to oversee the delivery of our bold vision for sport, acting as part of the department’s senior leadership team and leading the facility in our aim to engage our University community in the value of inclusive and accessible sport opportunities.

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 25 days leave, free sports park membership, free ticket draws for pro sports events, family friendly benefits and a unique, flexible and vibrant working environment at a world-class sports facility.

Role & Responsibilities:

As Assistant Director of Sport, you’ll provide specialist expertise and leadership to set elite standards and drive continuous improvement, fostering a high performing culture and team environment.

You’ll help to influence and develop the strategic positioning of the department, working with senior internal and external stakeholders to deliver our vision, while also maintaining smooth and efficient functioning of the facility.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing resources, staffing structures, and budgets within the realm of Sport delivery and operations, exercising independent decision-making to align with strategic priorities.
• Contribute to shaping the department's strategic vision in alignment with the university's overarching strategy, particularly focusing on participation, health, wellbeing, and inclusivity in university sports.
• Ensuring the efficient and effective operation of Surrey Sports Park, overseeing all aspects of facility management, activity coordination, and safety procedures.
• Representing Surrey Sports Park both internally and externally, elevating its profile and fostering engagement within the community.
• Creating and maintaining a safe, professional environment conducive to a diverse range of Sport programs and student activities.
• Spearhead major projects and initiatives, from capital developments to partnership agreements, leveraging innovative solutions to overcome challenges.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Surrey Sports Park is a world class Sports and Leisure facility, home to several professional sports teams and regular host and training hub for “World Cup level” events.

With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of Sport and physical activity in Surrey, with a mission to deliver the best possible sport, health and wellbeing experience to University students and the wider community.

Our benefits include:

• Free Sports Park membership plus friends & family discount
• Hybrid & Flexible working opportunities
• Employer pension contribution up to 12%
• 25 Days Holiday
• Discounts on selected Health, Fitness & Wellbeing courses
• Free & Discounted game & event ticket opportunities
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare

For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website.

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.