Black Student Sports Officer

Kick It Out; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A university-based sports organization is seeking a Black Students Sport Officer to lead initiatives for Black students in sport and physical activity. The role involves collaborating with student groups, analyzing insights, and advocating for inclusivity within the sporting community. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a strong understanding of Black students' experiences. This is a full-time position with hybrid working options and various benefits including generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

27 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Hybrid working – remote and on campus

Access to award-winning fitness facilities

Staff discounts and travel schemes

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Black students’ experiences.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Confidence building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for inclusive sport and the student experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with student groups to co-design inclusive activities.
• Analyze participation insights to inform initiatives.
• Support delivery of the Vision for Sport and the university’s Race Equality Charter.
• Advocate for Black excellence and promote a supportive culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidence with diverse stakeholders

Understanding of Black students’ experiences

Passion for inclusive sport

Job description

Location: David Ross Sports Village, University Park, Nottingham.

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to lead work that opens up sport, physical activity and fitness for Black students across the University. As the Black Students Sport Officer, you will help shape and deliver initiatives that make our programmes more engaging, inclusive and empowering. A typical day may involve collaborating with student groups, analysing participation insights, meeting with community partners and co‑designing activities that support wellbeing, academic success, leadership and life skills.

This role will support the delivery of our Vision for Sport and the university’s Race Equality Charter and aims to drive meaningful change and celebrate Black excellence within our sporting community.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with student groups and community partners to co‑design inclusive activities.
• Analyse participation insights to inform initiatives.
• Support delivery of the Vision for Sport and the university’s Race Equality Charter.
• Advocate for Black excellence and inclusive opportunities within the sporting community.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and promote a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Black students’ experiences.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for inclusive sport and the student experience.

Benefits

• Full‑time permanent post: 36.25 hours per week.
• 27 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and five university closure days.
• Hybrid working – remote and on campus.
• Access to award‑winning fitness facilities.
• Staff discounts and travel schemes.

Working conditions

Friendly, diverse and supportive working environment.

How to apply

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Hannah Webber (Sport Inclusion Manager) at [e-mail]. Applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.