Community Programmes Coordinator

UE04: £26,093 - £28,778 per annum

Corporate Services Group / University Sport & Exercise

Full-time: 35 hrs per week

Fixed term:  31st July 2027

The Opportunity:

Help us redefine what’s possible. Be part of something bigger.
 

Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger — where your work has real impact and your development matters. There are so many reasons to take your next step with us.
 

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.
 

Do you have a passion for the positive impact sport can play on young peoples lives? Edinburgh Sport has a fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of community impact programmes and help improve the lives of young people across the city.
 

This role will help coordinate the operational aspects of Sport & Exercise’s community engagement programme, which seeks to improve the impact and engagement of Sport with local communities across Edinburgh and the Lothians, in line with the University’s Community Plan. This will involve supporting the Head of Active Wellbeing and Community Programmes in setting programme direction, delivering regular activity to community groups, liaising with University students and staff to support volunteers, collaborate with community groups.
 

Your skills and attributes for success:

• An understanding of how sport can have a positive impact on young peoples lives
• Experience in delivering and coordinating sport sessions
• Positive, engaging individuals who help create fun and inclusive environments.
• Flexible, proactive learners eager to develop new skills.
• Energetic, enthusiastic personalities who enjoy sharing and celebrating our sporting community.

Candidates must have a good grasp of the importance of team culture and demonstrate how their contribution will make a positive impact.
 

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.
 

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle: 

• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience 
• Working within one of the world’s leading universities 
• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University. 
• Good salary/pay rates 
• Excellent benefits and support 

This post is full-time (35 hours per week)
 

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How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary. 
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. 

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality. 

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and wish to particularly encourage applications from women and from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

 
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.   
 

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 24 August 2026.
 

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