Overview
Job Title: Sport Innovation Specialist
Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Loughborough Sport Full time and open ended Are you someone who sees possibilities where others see challenges? Loughborough Sport is looking for a Sport Innovation Specialist to help shape the future of sport and physical activity at one of the world’s leading sporting universities. This exciting new role combines creativity, insight and collaboration to develop innovative approaches that increase participation, enhance inclusion and strengthen workforce development. Using data, student feedback and emerging trends, you’ll help create experiences that make a real difference to how students connect, develop and thrive. At Loughborough Sport, we know innovation thrives on different perspectives and ways of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and others who may approach challenges differently. If you’re curious, enjoy uncovering insights, questioning assumptions and finding better ways to engage people in sport and physical activity, we’d love to hear from you. For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Contact for informal enquiries: Cath Harvey, c.harvey@lboro.ac.uk Closing date for receipt of applications: 25th August 2026 Interviews: 14th/15th September 2026 Our Benefits At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: 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 Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
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