Loughborough Sport Placements

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 750 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports program. 

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in an elite sporting environment, of the recruitment of student-athletes under the guidance of practitioners and coaches. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability. 

What would I be doing? 

• Suitable for someone looking to move into a management, recruitment or marketing role in sport. 
• Individual will support the management and implementation of performance programme recruitment plans 
• Support Athletic Union clubs to achieve some of their recruitment objectives. 
• Contribute to the development and creation of recruitment specific marketing content, including but not limited to web pages, social media and presentations.  
• Supporting selected schools and colleges visiting Loughborough Campus.  
• Support the provision of recruitment specific marketing, media and communications across Performance Programmes. 
• Attend sporting fixtures, competitions and events. 
• Direct mentoring support from experienced programme managers. 

 What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Exposure to working in an operational role across an elite sporting environment. 
• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment. 
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities. 
• Mentoring from practitioners and supervisors. 
• Opportunity to attend a number of sporting events as a Loughborough Sport ambassador. 
• Support through qualifications and accreditations. 
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise. 
• Enhance your employability. 
• Development of soft skills. 

What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University. 
• Organisational Skills – you must be highly organised with the ability to manage a complex workload across a range of different areas. 
• Creativity – an understanding of how to communicate to prospective student athletes. 
• An interest in the development of skills and expertise in marketing and social media. 
• Full commitment – otherwise you won’t get much out of the placement and the support for our sports will be affected. 
• Due to the nature of the role, some of the experience will take place during evenings and weekends to align with sport training schedules. 
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail. 
• The ability to bring to life a project plan. 
• Experience in speaking to groups of people in both formal and in-formal settings.  
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things. 
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others. 
• A pro-active approach – the ability to drive work areas forward on your own initiative. 

 Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6,000 over 12 months 
• Variety of start dates between 1st July – 1st September 
• Minimum of 35 hours per week for 45 weeks 
• Evening and weekend work required 
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement 
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year 

How can I apply? 

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below. It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below: 

Tell us about yourself: 

• Name 
• Your experiences in a sporting environment 
• Personal sporting interests  
• Your career aspirations 
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you? 

 Tell us why you would like to join us: 

• Why you? Why Loughborough? 
• Why are you interested in this role and what do you think you could bring to it?  
• What skills do you have, or would like to develop, that make you a good candidate for the role? 

Application Deadline: Sunday 30th November at 23:59

Interview Date: 

• Thursday 11th December 2025 

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through performance sport in the UK, supporting around 750 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines.  We provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports programme. 

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in a performance sporting environment under the guidance of practitioners and coaches.  During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability. 

What would I be doing? 

• One role exists working across men’s and women’s Basketball through a unique partnership with Leicester Riders. 
• Working alongside the Basketball Development Lead, Head of Foundation & Player Pathway and Head Coaches to assist with the operations of running the Loughborough Basketball Programme. The role would also be responsible for liaising with the AU clubs around matters of mutual interest. 
• Suitable for someone looking to move into a management or operational role within sport. 
• Support the extensive trials process at the beginning of the academic year. 
• Support match day operations. 
• Support the provision of marketing, media, and communications across the programme. 
• Direct mentoring support from experienced Operations Manager and Head of Foundation & Player Pathway. 
• Individual will support the management and logistics needed to field multiple teams each week across BUCS and national leagues in basketball. 
• Support with other areas of the Inter-Disciplinary team as required. 
• Support the day-to-day operations of multiple teams.  

 What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Exposure to working with practitioners, coaches and athletes in a performance sporting environment. 
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities. 
• Mentoring from practitioners and supervisors. 
• Support through qualifications and accreditations. 
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise. 
• Enhance your employability. 
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team. 
• Development of soft skills. 

 What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University. 
• Full commitment – otherwise you won’t get much out of the placement and the support for basketball will be affected. 
• Due to the nature of the role, experiences will take place during evenings and weekends to align with the basketball training and playing schedules. 
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail. 
• Experience in delivering or assisting in the delivery of presentations. 
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things. 
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others. 

 Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months. 
• Start date can be discussed but pre-season starts in August. 
• Minimum of 30 hours per week for 45 weeks. 
• Evening and weekend work required. 
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement. 
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year. 

 How can I apply? 

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below. It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below: 

Interviews will take place on the week commencing 8th December 2025. 

 Applications close Sunday 30th November 2025. 

 Tell us about yourself: 

• Name 
• Your experiences in a sporting/basketball environment 
• Personal sporting interests and programme (men’s or women’s) you would like to be involved in 
• Your career aspirations 
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you? 

Tell us why you would like to join us: 

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough? 

Loughborough University is committed to the development of students & staff through sport. Supporting around 1,000 students in gaining quality experiences within sport, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within a workforce development programme. 

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in a sports workforce development environment under the guidance of Sports Development staff. During the 1- year placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of Continued Professional Development (CPD) and practical expertise, enhancing their employability within the sports development field. 

 What would I be doing? 

• Working with the Sports Volunteering Coordinator on the development of the CVA Portal to enable students to find and undertake the opportunities most relevant to them. 
• Using the CVA Portal to generate reports that inform key decision making that supports the CVA Strategy. 
• Coordinating and organising CVA Portal Training for Loughborough Sport Staff. 
• Supporting the Head of Sport Workforce Development to organise and conduct the CVA Graduate Survey 
• Identifying CVA Strand-Specific volunteering, placement, and graduate opportunities and sharing them on CVA Channels 
• Supporting the organisation of the annual CVA Awards Ceremony. 
• Coordinating a review of the CVA Reward & Recognition Scheme including creating feedback surveys, coordinating focus groups with student volunteers, and presenting finding to the CVA Team. 
• Working alongside the Sports Volunteering Officer to coordinate Logging Hours & Out & About Week Campaigns. 
• Attending regular meetings with the CVA team, other key University personnel, external agencies and contribute appropriately. 
• Supporting the wider Development Team with the organisation of Welcome Week Activity. 
• Carrying out any other duties, that may be reasonably requested. 

What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Personal Development and Mentoring support from the Sports Volunteering Coordinator 
• Portfolio of CPD and practical experience 
• Enhance your employability 
• Development of soft skills 
• Understanding of wider sporting landscape 
• Personalised Coach & Volunteer Academy (CVA) kit package and Loughborough Sport Kit 
• Access to the CVA’s Reward & Recognition scheme as a result of logging hours 
• Work and learn alongside experienced Sports Development Staff 

 What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University. 
• Interest or experience in handling and processing data. 
• Ability to use programmes such as Microsoft Excel to collect and analyse data. 
• Full commitment – otherwise you won’t get much out of the placement. 
• Due to the nature of the role, some of the experience will take place during evenings and weekends to align with programme scheduling. 
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail. 
• Demonstration of excellent organisation and time management skills. 
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others. 
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things. 

 Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months 
• Variety of start dates between 1st July – 1st September 
• Minimum of 35 hours per week for 45 weeks 
• Evening and weekend work required 
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year 

 How can I apply? 

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below. It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below: 

 Tell us about yourself: 

• Name 
• Your experiences in a sporting environment 
• Your career aspirations 
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you? 

 Tell us why you would like to join us: 

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough? 

Deadline for applications is Sunday 30th November at 23:59 & Interviews will take place on Friday 5th December 2025. 

For any informal Enquiries about the role, please contact Amber Main, Sports Volunteering Coordinator.  

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 750 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports programme. 

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in an elite sporting environment by supporting race day operation of the Loughborough Lightning Elite Women’s Team, as well as co-ordinating a breadth of coaching and sporting activities across the performance, development and AU cycling clubs. During the 1-year placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of Continued Professional Development (CPD) and practical expertise, enhancing your employability within the sports development field. 

What would I be doing? 

Assistant DS at Race Days (Lightning & BUCS squads) 

• Assist with race planning, logistics and operations. 
• Driving team vehicles and riders to race locations / feed zones 
• Set-up and pack-down of race infrastructure (gazebo, warm-up stations, food, timings) 
• Support riders pre-race and post-race 
• In-race support at feedzone and/or team car  
• Support with race day media 

 Loughborough Cycling Academy Operations 

• Plan and deliver squad nights alongside the team manager and coaching staff (IDT specific work-shops, team building activities) 
• Oversee squad e-training sessions in the cycling performance hub, with opportunities to develop and manage an LU based e-racing team. 
• Support with group based delivery of technical sessions (Derby velodrome track training, Leicester Cycle Circuit road training, multi-story car park skill training) 

 AU / Development Squad Operations 

Support the AU committee and development captain to plan, co-ordinate, and deliver development training sessions (Leicester Cycle Circuit, which integrate with the performance cycling programme to facilitate a pathway between the two squads.   

 For the right candidate, there may be opportunities to lead on some squad-based coached training sessions on the road and track. This role does not include 1:1 based coaching and training prescription.  

 What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Exposure to working within a high-performance cycling environment and landscape. 
• Exposure to working with coaches and practitioners in an elite sporting environment. 
• Exposure to a range of cycling disciplines and levels 
• Opportunity to attend several sporting events as an ambassador of Loughborough Sport 
• Mentoring from the cycling programme manager and coaches 
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise. 
• Enhance your employability. 
• Development of soft skills. 

What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University. 
• An interest in working in cycle sport, with some prior experience is required as either a rider or supporting role. 
• An interest or experience in handling and processing data, with a keen sense of attention to detail. 
• The ability to use programmes such as Microsoft Excel to collect and analyse data. 
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively. 
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things. 
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others. 
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends when required. 

Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6,000 over 12 months 
• Start date between 1st July – 15th August. 
• Minimum of 35 hours per week for 45 weeks 
• Extensive evening and weekend work required. 
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year. 
• Full, clean UK driving licence required (you do not require your own car) 

 How can I apply? 

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below. It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below: 

 Tell us about yourself: 

• Name 
• Your experiences in cycling 
• Personal sporting interests  
• Your career aspirations 
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you? 

 Tell us why you would like to join us: 

• Why you? Why Loughborough? 
• Why are you interested in this role and what do you think you could bring to it?  
• What skills do you have, or would like to develop, that make you a good candidate for the role? 

The deadline for applications is Sunday 30th November 2025 at 23:59 and interviews will take place week commencing 8th December 2025. 

For any informal Enquiries about the role, please contact Dave Nichols, Cycling Programme Manager.  

We are recruiting for an Events & Business Development Placement Student to be part of the Loughborough Sport team. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the planning and delivery of our sports events and business activity on campus. This will include supporting our Loughborough Lightning events, the Loughborough International Athletics competition and Loughborough Cycling Festival, plus activities hosted on campus by sport National Governing Bodies, world-recognised sporting organisations and leading professional clubs, including the Premier League and PFA. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and dynamic individual, with a passion for sport and an ambition to help deliver high quality events. The successful applicant will gain practical experience in a sports business and events setting under the guidance of staff. During the 1-year placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of Continued Professional Development (CPD) and to enhance employability skills within the sports sector. 

 This post is typically Monday to Friday office hours with an expectation to work occasionally during weekends and evenings. Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) will be given for hours worked outside of those contracted. 

What would I be doing? 

 To support the work of the Events & Business Development Team by: 

• Providing administrative support for a wide variety of tasks across the team’s internal and external activity. 
• To assist with enquiries received in person, by telephone or email and take appropriate action, including producing quotations and liaising with customers to understand their requirements. 
• To support the Sports Delivery Coordinators with event preparation and delivery, including attending planning meetings, recording actions and preparing event documentation and collateral, with excellent attention to detail. 
• To work as part of the delivery team on the day of the event, taking responsibility for a functional area such as managing volunteers or overseeing merchandise sales. 
• To support with the hosting of groups and clients, shadowing the Sport Delivery Coordinator as required. 
• To liaise with internal staff and university departments as required, building positive relationships and trust through proactive and professional conduct. 
• To help the team prepare merchandise for events, including stock control and point of sale displays. 
• To support the team with financial administration including sending client invoices and chasing payments.   
• To take responsibility for the event store/s and keeping them orderly and well stocked for upcoming events. 
• To provide cover for other colleagues within the Commercial Team at busy times and in cases of absence, by undertaking such duties and responsibilities which are commensurate with the nature of the post. 
• To attend team and other necessary meetings and contribute as appropriate. 
• To undertake other duties, as may reasonably be required. 

 What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Personal Development and Mentoring support from the Sport Business & Events Manager 
• Portfolio of CPD and practical experience 
• Enhance your employability 
• Development of soft skills 
• Understanding of wider sporting landscape 
• Personalised Coach & Volunteer Academy (CVA) kit package and Loughborough Sport Kit 
• Work and learn alongside experienced Sports Development Staff 

What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University with a successful completion of two years of a degree course 
• Experience of working individually and as part of a team 
• Experience within a customer-focused environment 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• A professional, positive, proactive and courteous manner with a strong commitment to high levels of customer service 
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task 
• Adaptable and flexible approach to the needs of the role 
• Competent in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook 
• Ability to work on own initiative with efficiency, accuracy and excellent attention to detail 
• Willingness to undertake further training as required 
• Willingness to work irregular hours as necessary 
• Enthusiasm and a keen interest in sport 

Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6,000 over 12 months 
• Start date Monday 24th August 2026 
• Minimum of 30 hours per week  
• 1 year duration (including 22 days holiday and University closure days) 
• Evening and weekend work required 
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year 

How can I apply? 

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below. It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below: 

Tell us about yourself: 

• Name 
• Your experiences in a sporting environment 
• Your career aspirations 
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you? 

Tell us why you would like to join us: 

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough? 

Applications Close: Sunday 30th November 2025 

Interview date: To be confirmed – by Friday 12th December 2025 

For informal enquiries please contact Fran Bonner, Sport Business & Events Manager.

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 500 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports program.

Positions available for 2026-27:

• Men’s Football Operations
• Women’s Football Operations
• Futsal Operations

The successful applicants will gain practical and applied experience in a performance sporting environment under the guidance of practitioners and coaches. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability.

What would I be doing?

• Working alongside the Football Programme Manager and Head Coaches to assist with the operations and administration of running the Football and Futsal programmes. The role would also be responsible for liaising with the AU club around matters of mutual interest.
• Suitable for someone looking to move into a club management, development or marketing role in sport
• Support the extensive trials process at the beginning of the academic year
• Support with other areas of the Inter-Disciplinary team.
• Match day operations which include the coordination of match day staffing and logistics and management of the match day experience for National League and BUCS Fixtures
• Matchday Communications for all internal and external stakeholders
• Overseeing the spectator experience for National League and BUCS Fixtures
• Support the Scouting Hub with recruitment into the football programme, including leading Trials with AU Chair
• Support the provision of marketing, media, and communications across the programme.
• Potential opportunities to work with external football bodies (e.g. County FA, Premier League, etc.) when hosting fixtures and events at Loughborough

What will I get out of this opportunity?

• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in the Loughborough sporting environment
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities
• Mentoring from practitioners and supervisors
• Support through qualifications and accreditations
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise
• Enhance your employability,
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team
• Development of soft skills
• Direct mentoring support from an experienced programme manager

What is Loughborough Sport looking for?

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University.
• Full commitment – otherwise you won’t get much out of the placement and the support for football will be affected
• Due to the nature of the role, experiences will take place during evenings and weekends to align with the football training schedule.
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail.
• Experience in delivering or assisting in the delivery of presentations.
• A proactive attitude, Innovative thinking and willingness to try things.
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others.

Additional Details

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months
• Start date July 1st, 2026
• 37 hours per week for 45 weeks, with potential for extended hours fixtures dependant
• Evening and weekend work required
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year

Previous Operations Placements have gone into roles at:

• Arsenal Academy
• Manchester United Women’s First Team
• Aston Villa Women’s Academy
• Youth Sports Trust
• AU Club Chairs (Loughborough University)

How can I apply?

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below. It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below:

Interviews will take place on the week commencing 8th December (Provisional)

Applications close Sunday 30th November

Tell us about yourself:

• Name
• Your experiences in a sporting/football environment
• Personal sporting interests and programme (men’s or women’s) you would like to be involved in
• Your career aspirations
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you?

Tell us why you would like to join us:

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough?

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 750 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports program. 

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in an elite sporting environment under the guidance of practitioners and coaches. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability. 

What would I be doing? 

• Working alongside the hockey programme coordinator and men’s and women’s head coaches to assist with the operations of running the men’s and women’s hockey performance programme. The role would also be responsible for liaising with the AU clubs around matters of mutual interest.  
• Suitable for someone looking to move into a management or marketing role in sport 
• Individual will support the management and logistics needed to field multiple teams each week across BUCS and national league hockey 
• Support the extensive trials process at the beginning of the year 
• Support match day operations 
• Support the provision of marketing, media and communications across the programme 
• Opportunity to work with external hockey bodies (e.g. England Hockey) when they host external bookings at Loughborough 
• Support with other areas of the Inter-Disciplinary team as required 

 What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment 
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities 
• Mentoring from programme coordinator and head coaches 
• Support through qualifications and accreditations 
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise 
• Enhance your employability, 
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team 
• Development of soft skills 

 What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• To undertake this role you must be a current student at Loughborough University. 
• Full commitment – otherwise you won’t get much out of the placement and the support for our sports will be affected 
• Due to the nature of the role, some of the experience will take place during evenings and weekends to align with sport training schedules and fixtures 
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail. 
• Demonstration of excellent organisation and time management skills 
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others 
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things 
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others 

Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months 
• Variety of start dates between 1st July – 1st September 
• Minimum of 30 hours per week for 45 weeks 
• Evening and weekend work required 
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement 
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside a placement year 

How can I apply? 

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below. It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below: 

The deadline for applications is Sunday 30th November 2025. 

Interviews will take place w/c 8th December 2025 

Tell us about yourself: 

• Name 
• Your experiences in a sporting environment 
• Personal sporting interests and sport you would like to be involved in at Loughborough 
• Your career aspirations 
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you? 

Tell us why you would like to join us: 

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough? 

Loughborough Lightning is offering an exciting community placement opportunity for a passionate and driven student eager to make a real impact for the netball franchise as we look to develop our offering across multiple age groups and locations. If you are looking to work in the business of sport in future, this role could be for you!

The Community programme within Loughborough Lightning Netball is home to our Athlete Development Hubs and Boltz programme, Camps and Masterclasses as well as Tournaments, group coaching sessions and community outreach work. We do a lot, but we are always looking to evolve our programme. 

This role provides hands-on experience in community engagement, event coordination as well as marketing and communications. You’ll work closely with the Senior Hub and Community Officer to drive revenue from our Community activities, inspire participation and support the administration of our successful programmes across our regions.  

This is a unique chance to develop your professional skills while contributing to the growth of Netball. The successful applicant will gain really varied practical experience in an elite sport business environment and have opportunities to bring their ideas to life – we are looking for someone to bring creativity! 

 What would I be doing? 

• Working closely with the Senior Hub and Community Officer to support the administration of our Athlete Development Hub programme, holiday camps and tournaments 
• Drive awareness of our programmes within the netball community, linking in with key stakeholders  
• Be the lead advocate for the provision of marketing, media and communications for all of the Lightning Community Programmes, creating and owning plans to ensure regular content is delivered. 
• Working with Marketing and Events teams (and other NSL franchises where appropriate) to support community engagement and activations around matchdays  
• Creating the Lightning round up newsletter to go out to the fan database 
• Complete market research to ensure our products remain competitive and relevant  
• Support the planning and delivery of our ‘Boltz’ programme (inspiring more 7-11 years to play netball) 
• Lead the relationship with the AU and CVA to drive opportunities for students within our programmes i.e. Coaching, Officiating, Volunteering  
• Work collaboratively with staff, coaches and players to ensure we deliver positive experiences for all participants 
• Working closely with the Community Officer to run regular tournaments before taking ownership of our Junior tournament at the end of the year – this will involve planning, marketing and the running of the two-day event 
• Collate feedback to evaluate the impact of our programmes  
• Represent Loughborough Lightning at Community events and match days  

What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Suitable for someone looking to move into a sport management role 
• Exposure to working in the business of sport 
• Mentoring from the Commercial Manager – Lightning Netball  
• Opportunity for some real-life, hands-on experience. 
• Enhance your skillset on a professional and personal level, developing your employability for the future.

What is Loughborough Lightning looking for? 

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University. 
• Fully committed – to get as much as possible out of the placement. 
• Due to the nature of the role, some of the experience will take place during evenings and weekends to align with programmes – we need someone who is able to commit to a flexible approach to work.  
• The ability to communicate well and a strong attention to detail.  
• Demonstration of excellent organisation and time management skills 
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others 
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things 
• [Desirable] Level 2 Netball Coach if interested in some session delivery  

 Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months 
• Variety of start dates between 1st July – 1st September 2025 
• 37 Hours per week 
• 1 year duration (Including 22 days holiday and University closure days) 
• Evening and weekend work required 
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement 
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year 

How can I apply? 

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below. It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below:  

Applications close Sunday 30th November 2025 at 23:59 and interviews will take place on Wednesday 10th December 2025. 

 Tell us about yourself: 

• Name 
• Your experiences in a sporting environment 
• Personal sporting interests and sport you would like to be involved in at Loughborough 
• Your career aspirations 
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you? 

Tell us why you would like to join us: 

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough? 

For any questions about this placement, please contact Chloe Hemmings (Commercial Manager – Lightning Netball).

The Loughborough Sport Physiology team directly supports 4 Performance Programmes (athletics, swimming, cycling and triathlon), and also has a commercial arm.  On the commercial side we provide support to a wide range of sports and athletes.  The main client groups we work with are endurance runners, triathletes, cyclists and motorsports, with athletes ranging from novices to professional sports people and world record holders. 

Our team comprises 3 staff members and a group of placement students and volunteers – as well as this full-time undergraduate placement, we also have 4 part-time placement students and 2 - 3 volunteers. 

This undergraduate physiology placement is focussed on working with the commercial arm of our service.  You can find out more about what we do on our webpage. 

What would I be doing? 

• Assist with lab-based physiology testing.  Over the course of the placement you will gain experience and understanding so that you are able to run tests independently (under supervision).  You will also gain experience of writing reports – interpreting data and creating bespoke feedback for the individual athlete. The wide variety of athletes we work with provides you with a great opportunity to develop a deep understanding of physiology data and its application to performance, as well as how to engage and communicate effectively with different people. 
• Environmental physiology. We do heat and altitude work with a range of athletes.  You will be involved in the delivery of heat acclimation programmes with athletes preparing for events such as the Marathon des Sables, and altitude work with people preparing for mountaineering expeditions. 
• Educational material. The ability to communicate effectively is important, and we will give you the opportunity to produce resources on different topic areas – for example researching and writing articles on a range of physiology topics for our website or newsletter, or delivering workshops to visiting athlete groups. 
• Independent projects. Over the course of the placement we will give you one or two projects to work on independently.  This might be a topic area to investigate to further develop an aspect of our support or working with an athlete to provide bespoke support over a period of time. 
• CPD. We run a weekly CPD programme for our placement team, which you will be expected to engage in. This will include things like learning how to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences, presenting on and discussing projects you are working on, as well as learning from the physiology staff team and external speakers.  As well as this we have regular physiology team meetings where people share projects they are working on to debate and discuss, so you will learn about subjects outside your direct areas of work. 
• Other areas. We will expect you to interact and develop good working relationships with practitioners from different disciplines, and you may have the opportunity to get involved with project work with a Performance Programme within Loughborough Sport. 

What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment 
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities 
• Mentoring from practitioners and supervisors 
• Support through qualifications and accreditations 
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise 
• Enhanced employability 
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team 

What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• To undertake this role you must be a current student at Loughborough University 
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively, and strong attention to detail 
• The ability to interact and engage with a wide variety of people 
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things 
• Ability to work well independently as well as with others 
• Enthusiasm and full commitment to the role and your development  
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others 

Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months 
• Variety of start dates between 1st July – 15th September 
• Minimum of 30 hours per week for 45 weeks 
• Evening and weekend work may be required 
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement 
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year 

Applications Close: Sunday 23rd November 2025.  

Interview Date: Morning of Wednesday 3rd December 2025. 

How can I apply? 

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below. It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you address all the points set out below: 

Tell us about yourself: 

• Name 
• Why you are interested in this placement and your career aspirations 
• Relevant experience you have gained and skills/qualities you think you would bring to the role 

Explain the procedures and reasons for doing a VO2 max test – as though you are speaking to an athlete, who has no knowledge of sports science. 

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 750 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports program. 

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in an elite sporting environment under the guidance of practitioners and coaches. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability within the Strength & Conditioning field. 

What would I be doing? 

• Support the Strength & Conditioning team in providing support to University athletes and teams (e.g. Swimming, Netball and Rugby) throughout the pre-season. 
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team 
• Assist in the programming and performance planning, delivery of training sessions and data analysis 
• Gain practical coaching experience under the guidance of experienced coaches 
• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment 
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities 
• Mentoring from practitioners and supervisors 
• Support through qualifications and accreditations such as the UKSCA process 
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise 
• Enhance your employability, particularly within S&C 
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team 
• Development of soft skills 
• Develop skills such as programming and performance planning, delivery of training sessions and data analysis 

What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Gain practical coaching experience under the guidance of experienced coaches 
• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment 
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities 
• Mentoring from practitioners and supervisors 
• Support through qualifications and accreditations such as the UKSCA process 
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise 
• Enhance your employability, particularly within S&C 
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team 
• Development of soft skills 
• Develop skills such as programming and performance planning, delivery of training sessions and data analysis 

What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• To undertake this role you must be a current student at Loughborough University. 
• Full commitment – otherwise you won’t get much out of the placement and the support for our sports will be affected 
• Due to the nature of the role, some of the experience will take place during evenings and weekends to align with sport training schedules. 
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail. 
• Experience in delivering or assisting in the delivery of lectures, workshops and consultations. 
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things 
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others 

 Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months 
• Variety of start dates between 1st July – 1st September 
• Minimum of 30 hours per week for 45 weeks 
• Evening and weekend work required 
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement 
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year 

 How can I apply? 

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below. It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below: 

• Tell us about yourself
  1. Name
  2. Most recent experience in a sporting environment
  3. Career aspirations 

• Tell us why you want to work in Strength & Conditioning? 

• Tell us about a time that you have had success when working with someone, to elicit a performance change 

• What about you as a person would make an athlete want to engage with you? 

• Physically demonstrate, and give only the main coaching points for the following exercises (if you have access to a gym, please demonstrate with load, if not, bodyweight will suffice):
  1. Squat
  2. Romanian Deadlift/Stiff Leg Deadlift
  3.Front Plank  

• Please give us the details of your most recent references that are available to contact.  

Application Deadline: Sunday 30th November at 23:59

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Chris Thorpe.