Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

About the role:

The City of Oxford College, in partnership with Trailfinders Women, are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, and passionate physiotherapist or sports therapist to join their rugby programme.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the programme’s aim to provide a leading performance development pathway for aspirational young rugby players. 

The post will require you to work collaboratively with other physiotherapists, Strength and Conditioning coaches and our Coaching and Management team.

This is a permanent, part time position working 18 hours a week (0.41 FTE) based at our City of Oxford college campus.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the programme’s aim to provide a leading performance development pathway for aspirational rugby players. You will have the ability to provide compassion and empathy towards our injured players ensuring they receive the most appropriate and professional treatment provided. You will have an excellent understanding of athlete injuries and rehabilitating athletes to ensure a safe return to play.

Ideally you will hold a relevant physiotherapy degree and hold an active registration with awarding bodies such as, CSP/HCPC/BASRAT/SST. A pitchside qualification would be desirable but not essential.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

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Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes (if applicable)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
• Access to qualified coaches for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to Westfield Health Cash Plan and Everymind app
• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee resource groups
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend vacancy incentive
• Access to student discount programmes

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.