Head of Performance Sport

Complementary Training; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports university in the UK is seeking a Head of Performance Support. This role involves the strategic development of performance services, oversight of multi-disciplinary teams, and collaboration with key partners in enhancing athlete support. Candidates should have substantial experience in a high-performance setting, proven leadership abilities, and a postgraduate qualification in a related field. The position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits like generous time off, financial wellbeing supports, and access to premier facilities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Access to fantastic facilities

Competitive pay with pension schemes

Flexible and hybrid working options

Discounted gym memberships

Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in delivering support services in a high-performance setting.
• Proven leadership and project management skills, managing multiple budgets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of performance support services.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary teams and implement quality assurance processes.
• Manage budgets, forecast financial plans, and identify business opportunities.
• Collaborate with key partners in sport science and medicine.
• Drive innovation through technology integration in performance support.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification in sport science, sports medicine, or strength and conditioning

Job description

• Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
• Post Date: December 10, 2025
• Apply Before: January 11, 2026
• Salary: $47,400.00 - $56,500.00 per annum

Loughborough Sport – Join a World-Class Environment for Performance Excellence

Are you ready to lead the evolution of athlete support at the world’s leading sports university? Loughborough Sport is home to a globally unique ecosystem where elite performance meets cutting‑edge research and innovation. From Olympic champions to student‑athletes, our story is one of ambition, collaboration, and impact.

We are seeking a visionary Head of Performance Support to shape and deliver integrated services that underpin success at the highest level. This is your opportunity to drive excellence in sport science, strength and conditioning, and sports medicine, creating pathways for emerging practitioners and fostering partnerships that elevate performance across our world‑class environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of performance support services, aligning with the Performance Sport Leadership Team’s vision and values.
• Oversee multi‑disciplinary teams and implement robust quality assurance processes.
• Manage budgets, forecast financial plans, and identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with key partners, including the School of Sport & Exercise Science and the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine.
• Drive innovation through technology integration and the use of AI in performance support.
• Develop practitioner pathways and contribute to the evolution of the Performance Centre as a hub for excellence.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in delivering and coordinating support services in a high‑performance, multi‑disciplinary setting.
• Proven leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple budgets.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (sport science, sports medicine, or strength and conditioning).
• Commercial acumen and the ability to identify growth opportunities.
• A collaborative leader committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

• Time off – generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
• Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523‑acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
• Support for you and those close to you – through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on‑site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world‑class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
• Travel and sustainability – access to our electric vehicle and cycle‑to‑work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Informal enquiries to Olivia Murphy, Deputy Director of Sport: [e-mail]

Closing date: 11 January 2026
Interviews to be held 3rd and 4th February 2026