Club Operations & Development Manager

Club Operations & Development Manager – The University of Edinburgh

Full Time: 35 hours, Permanent Contract.

Grade UE06: £34,610 – £39,906 per annum.

As Club Operations & Development Manager, you will lead the growth and effective management of all EUSU student sport clubs, ensuring they are safe, sustainable, inclusive, and consistently delivering an outstanding student sport experience. You will empower student leaders, strengthen governance, streamline operational processes, and drive long‑term development to expand the reach of EUSU. Working closely with coaches, University partners, and National Governing Bodies, you will help build the resources and expertise that underpin club success.

You will also provide line management to key staff including two Sport Participation Activators and the University Tennis Coordinator, ensuring all activity aligns with health, safety, insurance, and compliance standards.

• A proven track record with experience in sports development.
• Expertise in sports club operations and development.
• A proactive problem solver with a cooperative approach.
• Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal.
• The ability to thrive independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• CV
• Cover letter

Key dates: closing date for applications is 7th January 2026, 11:59pm GMT.

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• Part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive staff benefits, including generous holiday, defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award, is a member of the Race Equality Charter, and a Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Applicants must evidence right to work in the UK. International workers requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

As a world‑leading research‑intensive University, we address tomorrow’s greatest challenges with a values‑led approach to teaching, research and innovation, through strong local and global partnerships.

University Sport and Exercise is a five‑star national and international sports facility that provides top‑class sporting events and sports therapy services. It offers a comprehensive range of sport and exercise opportunities for students, staff and local community members, supporting both day‑to‑day leisure and competitive sport at national and international standard.