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Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health, and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically. 

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity, open to Undergraduate Students seeking a placement to get involved right at the heart of student sport and physical activity. Using data collected from Surrey Moves+, you will analyse this data and provide suggestions to further improve sports participation. You are expected to support the Sport Participation Officer by leading the day-to-day running of the SurreyMoves+ activity project across the University. In addition, the Sport Participation Coordinator will organise and deliver a number of health and physical activity initiatives with the aim to increase student and staff activity levels. The role will primarily target students but will also provide opportunities for the wider University community to engage in participation, physical activity, and wellbeing programs. 

Please contact Molly Catlin on [email protected] if you have any questions about the role.

How to Apply

For more information or to be considered for the role please submit a formal application via the University Website with a CV and Cover Letter.

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience, and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable. Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.

Please note interviews for this position will take place week commencing Monday 16th February with the Placement commencing from 3rd August. (this is a fixed term contract upto May 2027)

We reserve the right to close the application window earlier than advertised if required, so please apply as soon as possible.

Surrey Sports Park is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Closing Date: 10 Feb 2026

Area: Operational Services

Salary: £25,753 per annum