Physiotherapist (GB Climbing)

UK Sports Institute Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent sports support organization seeks a part-time Physiotherapist to enhance athlete performance by delivering high-quality health services. You will work closely with national coaches to create innovative injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies. This position shapes athlete readiness for major competitions. There are notable commitments to diversity, a safer recruitment process, and personal engagement highlighted. Interested candidates must submit a CV directly via the organization's career portal.

Responsibilities

• Support athletes in achieving world-leading performance.
• Deliver high-quality physical health services including rehabilitation.
• Contribute to athlete availability and readiness for competitions.

Job description

The UK Sports Institute and GB Climbing have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist on a part-time basis.

Snapshot of the role

Join GB Climbing as a full-time Physiotherapist and play a pivotal role in supporting athletes on their journey to world‑leading performance. Working collaboratively with national coaches and an expert performance support team, you will lead the delivery of high‑quality physical health services — from innovative injury prevention strategies to world‑class rehabilitation and return‑to‑performance planning.

This is a key role in shaping athlete availability and readiness, contributing directly to preparation for major international competitions and the continued success of GB Climbing on the world stage.

If you feel you can bring the expertise we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.

If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment here at UKSI. All applications for all roles within our organisation will be subject to safer recruitment principles. Applicants will be required to complete a self‑declaration form, will have references checked and, dependent upon role, may be required to obtain Enhanced DBS vetting.

Application Method

To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, candidates will be required to submit a CV and answer the application questions via the UKSI careers portal. The answers to the application questions should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills, experience and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Artificial Intelligence

We are aware of an increase in the use of Artificial intelligence for applications. At the UKSI we are keen to get to know you as a person and AI‑generated content may lack the specificity required and/or fail to address key criteria. We consider that personalised responses are essential to convey your individual skills, knowledge and experience. Therefore, to maintain the integrity and fairness of our recruitment process, we discourage the use of AI‑generated content which may diminish your chances of success in your application. Please note this does not apply to the use of adaptive technology used to support an applicant's individual needs.

Key Dates for Applicants

Closing Date: 5th January 2026

Shortlisting Date: We will aim to complete our shortlist by 7th January 2026

Interview Date: 14th January 2026

Please note that occasionally interview dates may be subject to change and may require additional stages. In these instances, we will do our utmost to ensure that candidates have sufficient notice and preparation time.

Additional information for applicants

If you have any questions regarding the content of the Job Description that you would like to discuss further, please email your enquiry to [e-mail].

Our Company

The UKSI delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel.

Since 2002, and over the last four Olympic and Paralympic cycles, the UKSI has evolved quietly and effectively into an organisation consistently performing at a world‑leading level, contributing to over 1,000 British Olympic and Paralympic medals.