Join our Sport & Exercise Science team and take a leading role in delivering high-quality sport and recreation services across our outstanding facilities, including the University Arena, Riverside Centre, and St John’s Campus Sport Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop leadership and management skills while supervising multi-sport complexes and leading a team of Sport & Exercise Assistants. You’ll plan and deliver recreation activities, support BUCS sport, and mentor students on placements to enhance their learning and employability.

You’ll also contribute to event management, financial performance, and operational planning, ensuring our facilities remain safe, inclusive, and accessible for students, staff, and community users.

About Us

The School of Sport & Exercise Science boasts extensive facilities, including:

• University Arena: 2,000-seat venue with 3 basketball courts, designed for mobility-impaired athletes
• St John’s Campus Sport Centre: 6-court sports hall, gymnasium, clinical simulation rooms, and two FA/RFU-accredited 3G pitches
• Riverside Centre: Fitness gym, sprung-floor activity hall, sports therapy and physiotherapy clinics, and a new rehabilitation clinic
• Lakeside Campus: 50-acre outdoor activity site undergoing redevelopment

We also offer specialist academic facilities such as physiology labs, performance analysis labs, and biomechanics and psychology labs. Our team works closely with Worcester Students’ Union and partners with local clubs and elite-level sport, including Worcestershire County Cricket Club, Worcester Rugby Football Club, and UW Worcester Wolves Basketball Club.

What’s in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £30,378, with the opportunity to progress to £32,080 subject to performance and the university reward scheme 
• Up to 34 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 39 total days after 5 years’ continuous service 
• Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme 
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme 
• In-house training and development support 
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a degree (or equivalent) in sport, exercise, or outdoor activity and has at least 3 years’ industry experience
• Has current qualifications or experience in sport, exercise, fitness, or physical activity facilitation
• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage bookings and events to tight deadlines
• Can confidently train and supervise staff, ensuring safe and effective daily operations
• Brings strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with students, staff, and external partners
• Has applied knowledge of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and risk management procedures
• Is computer literate and comfortable using Microsoft applications and social media for promotion
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) a first aid qualification
• A full driving licence and higher-level coaching or health and safety qualifications are desirable

For informal queries regarding the role please contact Sport, Exercise and Recreation Manager Stuart Greaves at s.greaves@worc.ac.uk

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK. 

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Closing Date: 07 Apr 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378

Opened in September 2023, TCMS was established to widen access to medical careers and help develop and retain a skilled local medical workforce. Our MBChB curriculum is built around problem‑based learning (PBL), applied learning including simulation, and a strong emphasis on early patient contact.   

You  will to be responsible for designing and developing learning materials and will make a significant contribution to lectures, practical teaching and the assessment for medical students, as well as contributing to the delivery of a high-quality student experience, working with the Phase Leads to ensure the MBChB programme curriculum is supported in respect of  biomedical sciences. Applicants are expected to have a track record of research in a relevant field and engage in research and scholarship. 

The post is offered at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, depending on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated expertise.  Ideally you will already have experience of teaching medical students or similar. However, key to the role is an interest in developing as a medical educator and the ability to work flexibly with the rest of the team to meet the needs of the MBChB curriculum. We are committed to supporting the professional development of our staff, and the successful candidate will have access to formal training, mentorship opportunities, and a vibrant academic network both within TCMS and the wider University.  

If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time and would relish the challenge of playing a part in the future development of the Three Counties Medical School as we train the next generation of healthcare professionals, we welcome your application. 

What's in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase for Lecturer up to £43,482, with the opportunity to progress to £47,389 and for Senior Lecturer £56,535, with the opportunity to progress to £61,759 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Rachel Ashworth (r.ashworth@worc.ac.uk), Lead for Phase 1.

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria). 

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa 

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £38,784 to £56,535 per annum