Exhibition at Talk Sport

Loughborough Campus Exhibition

James France Exhibition Area, 12:00 – 16:00

What to expect

Registration opens at 12:00 for those who wish to chat with employers at the Careers Exhibition before the Talk Sport Conference officially starts.  

Employers will be promoting a range of opportunities in the industry, including:

  • Internships.
  • Placements.
  • Graduate roles.
  • Vacation opportunities.

Organisations such as Adidas, Commonwealth Games England, Kukri and Performance 54 will be attending. 

You will have a fifteen-minute gap between each session, so you can network with organisations.  

During this time, you can also get your CV checked by our highly experienced Careers Experts, employer representatives and alumni. This is a drop-in session that will be running from 12:00-15:00, so there is no need to book in advance 

We aim to make Careers events as accessible as possible, but if you have any particular access/support requirements or concerns that you would like to us be aware of please email employer.services@lboro.ac.uk (remember you can check various aspects of venue accessibility via the AccessAble app here.) We would encourage you to contact us as soon as possible to help ensure we can meet your requirements in time for the event.

add-victor.com

add-victor is a free service and digital platform for high-achieving student-athletes and sporting leaders, working with ambitious companies that value the soft-skills developed through sport. The entire process is free and open to individuals who create a “shop-window” displaying their unique skills & experiences; providing access to the ‘Knowledge Hub’. There are useful resources, blogs and workshops to aid the employability of those that engage, with job, placement and internship opportunities across various sectors and career support/guidance from specialist Associates.

Job opportunities available at add-victor.com:

  • Graduate Roles

adidas

Athletes do not settle for average. And neither do we. We have a clear mission: To be the best sports brand in the world. Every day, we come to work to create and sell the best sports products in the world, and to offer the best service and consumer experience – and to do it all in a sustainable way. We are the best when we are the credible, inclusive, and sustainable leader in our industry. 

Job opportunities at adidas:

  • Internships

bet365

bet365, the world's leading online betting and gaming company, is a driving force in the development of enterprise and Internet technology. Delivering a globally unrivalled online experience to more than 90 million customers in 21 languages.
At bet365 we have a driven and supportive team who are passionate about our brand, product, customers and employees. Using the latest technologies and methods, we tackle some of businesses greatest challenges and continue to break new ground in innovation and ever evolve our customer experience.

Job opportunities available at bet365:

  • Graduate roles. 

 

Bike the UK for MS

Cross country bike rides for multiple sclerosis research and awareness.

We are a community of inspired individuals, from all backgrounds, ages and cycling abilities. We are commuters, weekend warriors, seasoned bike-packers, racers and fresh-off-the-training-wheels-just-got-a-bike-for-the trip riders.

We come together for a common purpose: to raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis research, volunteer our time and make a positive impact on the lives of those living with MS.

Job opportunities available at Bike the UK for MS:

  • Placements

 

BLK BOX

Established in 2012, BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design.

Job opportunities available at BLK BOX:

  • Graduate Roles

Brookhouse College

Brookehouse College is a private school with an integrated Football Academy that provides students with the opportunity to both study and train everyday to a high level. Students will play a variety of fixtures including school games, Universities, Academy fixtures as well as overseas teams and organisations. 

Job opportunities available at Brookhouse College:

  • Placements

Catapult

Catapult exists to unleash the potential of every athlete and team on earth. Operating at the intersection of sports science and analytics, Catapult products are designed to optimize performance, avoid injury, and quantify return to play. Catapult has over 400 staff based across 24 locations worldwide, working with more than 3,800 elite teams in over 100 countries globally.

Job opportunities available at Catapult:

  • Part-Time work
  • Full Time work

CAWS

CAWS is an online fitness education company, based in the UK and operating globally. We create content and courses for Personal Trainers and Coaches. Right now we are working alongside higher education institutions throughout the UK to introduce students to career opportunities across the global fitness industry, to qualify those who want to work as Personal Trainers to complement their study at University, and provide immediate UK and overseas work opportunities after graduation. 

These opportunities are ideal for students studying sports or health oriented degrees, and all students with an interest in sport or fitness. We'd love to chat and share ideas about future career options, networks, contacts and personal development, and help wherever we can.

Job opportunities available at CAWS:

  • Fitness careers
  • Fitness business
  • Personal trainer qualifications

City Football Group (MCFC)

Established in 2013, City Football Group is the owner of football-related businesses in major cities around the world, including football clubs, academies, technical support and marketing companies.

Job opportunities available at City Football Group (MCFC):

  • Graduate roles

CMT Learning

CMT Learning specialises in educational experiences and sports training for young people designed to accelerate learning, sporting prowess and personal development. Together with our extensive experience, we work with some of the world’s top educators, sports brands, clubs, coaches to develop action-packed, effective and high-quality programmes using the latest science, technology, and teaching and coaching methodologies. Our programs include Nike Sports Camps and Chelsea FC Football Camps.

Job opportunities available at CMT Learning:

  • Part-time work
  • Full time work

Commonwealth Games England

Commonwealth Games England leads and manages the participation of the English team, Team England, at the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games. Our core purposes are; to help in delivering excellent performance environments; to represent England effectively within the Commonwealth Games Federation, and to raise the profile and reinforce the value, reputation and future of what we believe is a great sporting event.

Job opportunities available at Commonwealth Games England:

  • Placements

Decathlon UK

DECATHLON Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods retailers. Headquartered in France, DECATHLON specializes in the creation of sports products and their distribution online and in stores at more than 1,700 locations in 61 countries. In the UK, it has over 50 stores in the UK and an e-commerce site that caters to nationwide delivery. 

Job opportunities available at Decathlon UK:

  • Graduate Roles

 

Edexpro Ltd

Edexpro is a pioneering recruitment and education platform dedicated to the sports and health industry. Edexpro revolutionises the traditional recruitment process by providing an automated system that matches them with qualified candidates.

The key feature lies in the creation of video profiles by members, offering a dynamic representation of both their personality and technical skills. Edexpro accelerates the recruitment process for organisations while ensuring the most qualified individuals are shortlisted. This professional, forward-thinking approach not only streamlines recruitment but also benefits sports and health professionals, students, and organisations by providing a centralised hub for career opportunities and talent acquisition.

Job opportunities available at Edexpro Ltd:

  • Part-time work
  • Full time work

Essex Football Association

Essex County FA is one of the largest County FA's across the country providing opportunity for over 80,000 players, 5,500 teams across 19 local authorities. As we launch our 2028 Moving Forward Strategy, we continue to drive all formats of the game across all three player pathways (Male, Female and Disability). With more players of all ages playing the game across Essex we work closely yet strategically with stakeholders to ensure inclusive, safe,  player focused opportunities are provided across the county. 

Job opportunities available at Essex Football Association:

  • Internships

GLL (Better)

As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres.

Job opportunities available at GLL (Better):

  • Graduate roles

Global 13

As a premier sports advisory service, Global 13 distinguishes itself from typical sports consultancies. We pride ourselves on actively leading high-level sports strategies for diverse clients. Our team partner directly with organisations to guide decision-making, provide industry expertise, liaise with stakeholders, and manage execution of sports initiatives.

Job opportunities available at Global 13:

  • Placements

Gymshark

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.

Job opportunities available at Gymshark:

  • Graduate Roles

Happy Little Swim School

Hello, 

We are a small, family run swim school based in Loughborough delivering 1-2-1 and small group lessons in a 25x10m school swimming pool. We pride ourselves on being a team of happy, enthusiastic and passionate swim instructors. Many of our customers are children from the Loughborough Schools Foundation (private school), based just 10 min walk from town. If you have a swim teaching or lifeguarding qualification, come and speak with us! 

Job opportunities available at Happy Little Swim School:

  • Part-time work
  • Full time work

Ipswich Town Football Club

Championship Football Club. 

Job opportunities available at Ipswich Town Football Club:

  • Placements

Kings Camps

At Kings Camps we deliver Sports and activity camps that get the best out of every child!

If you’re looking for an incredibly rewarding way to gain additional experience coaching and working children in an out of school setting, which will pay you to keep active and have fun, we’re sure we can find an amazing role for you!

Sports Coaches are responsible for a group of similar-age children, leading them in a range of activity sessions as part of our award-winning Multi-Active Programme.  Activities include regular sports such as football, tennis and badminton, active games and team building activities. 

Job opportunities available at Kings Camps:

  • Part-time work
  • Full time work

Kukri Sports

Kukri Sports are a global bespoke sportswear provider who partner with Loughborough university as their official sportswear provider. 

Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Lancaster Royal Grammar School is a top day and boarding grammar school. There are 1250 pupils at the school, including 150 boarders and a thriving sixth form of 400 students. We challenge the brightest pupils in the North West of England, along with boarders from further afield, to fulfil their potential.

Job opportunities available at Lancaster Royal Grammar School:

  • Placements

Leicester City in the Community

Formed in 2007, Leicester City in the Community are the charitable arm of Leicester City Football Club.

Funded by the Premier League Charitable Fund (PLCF), the Premier League Professional Footballers’ Association Community Fund (PL PFA) and other local and national funders, our activities include education, community, and football development opportunities for individuals, groups and communities across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

To help positively engage our diverse communities, we continue to grow our staff team through six core values – we engage, inspire, and empower through togetherness, respect, and pride.

We work across 3 key themes: Community, Education and Business Development, engaging partners and participants across sectors and demographics, to help people and communities achieve their full potential. 

Job opportunities available at Leicester City in the Community:

  • Casual hours
  • Part time work
  • Full time work
  • Volunteering
  • Placements

Leisurejobs

Leisurejobs is the leading specialist recruitment job-board network in the UK. Working the Health & Fitness, Commercial Leisure, Hospitality, Travel & Retail sectors our clients include Puregym, Nuffield Health, Hilton, Nando's, TUI & JD Retail as well as many independent operators. We have over 13,000 live job opportunities on our network.

Job opportunities available at Leisurejobs:

  • Internships

London FA

London FA is the Governing body for grassroots football across the capital. With our aim of harnessing the power of football to enrich lives in London. Established in 1882, and affiliated to The Football Association, The London FA is the regional football association for London, working in partnership with other regional county football associations and strategic and commercial partners.

Job opportunities available at London FA:

  • Placements

 

Loughborough Schools Foundation

We are a group of 4 independent school situated around a central campus just off the A6 in Loughborough. The Schools combine a nursery, and then Fairfield Prep School, Loughborough Amherst School, Loughborough High School and Loughborough Grammar School. We have a comprehensive educational offer for all students from nursery through to year 13, and cater for all students individually. 

Job opportunities available at Loughborough Schools Foundation:

  • Graduate Roles
  • Placements
  • Internships
  • Volunteering

Loughborough Sport CVA (Coach & Volunteer Academy)

Loughborough Sport CVA (Coach & Volunteer Academy) provides students with high quality sport-based opportunities that enhance personal and professional development whilst supporting and developing a workforce for Loughborough Sport and the wider sporting ecosystem.

Job opportunities available at Loughborough Sport CVA (Coach & Volunteer Academy):

  • Volunteering

LTA (Lawn Tennis Association)

We’ve been the governing body of tennis in Britain since 1888, creating opportunities across the country for everyone to play and enjoy tennis more easily. We work closely with coaches, venues, volunteers, and officials up and down the UK so that together, we can open tennis up.

Job opportunities available at LTA (Lawn Tennis Association):

  • Part-time work
  • Full time work
  • Internships

LUinc

LUinc. is Loughborough University's business incubator, dedicated to assisting ambitious entrepreneurs with innovative ideas in launching their businesses. The mission of LUinc. is to foster the growth of ambitious and innovative businesses, uniting academic and graduate entrepreneurs with emerging business founders from both on and off campus, spanning across Leicestershire and beyond. The incubator cultivates a rich, inclusive, and supportive start-up community, providing a nurturing environment for the development and success of entrepreneurial ventures.

LUinc. can provide training, resources and connections to help new sport, exercise and health businesses to establish, grow and succeed.

Master's opportunities in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University

Discover more about the postgraduate opportunities available in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, and how they can help you to get ahead in the graduate job market.

Performance 54

54 is a sports agency seeking to lead sport into a new realm of possibility through creativity and innovation. Our services include sports strategy, marketing, events, commercial strategy as well as data and insights and sustainability strategy. Founded in 2015, 54 has cemented its position as one of the fastest growing sport agencies in the world.

Job opportunities available at Performance 54:

  • Placements

Research and Innovation Office

Loughborough University Research and Innovation Office would like to engage with companies to make them aware of collaboration mechanisms within the University. Find out more about PhDs with the Research and Innovation Office.

RunThrough

At RunThrough our mission is to 'Inspire an Active Nation through Running'. We host running events all over the country ranging from 1mile up to ultra marathons, and every distance in between! We LOVE running!

Job opportunities available at RunThrough:

  • Graduate Roles
  • Placements
  • Internships
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience

St Lawrence College

St Lawrence has a long history of sporting excellence, with three OLs representing Great Britain in the 1908 Olympic Games and our first hockey international being capped in 1920! The College still boasts an exceptional team of coaches who have helped a number of our teams to win National Championships and our pupils to gain International Honours. We are looking for four Sports Graduates for September 2024 where we look to continue our current programme with Loughborough University. 

Job opportunities available at St Lawrence College:

  • Graduate roles

Stowe School

Stowe School is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged from 13 to 18, with students coming from across the UK and overseas. 

Job opportunities available at Stowe School:

  • Placements
  • Graduate Roles

 

Streetgames

StreetGames is one of the UK's leading 'sport for development' charities - changing lives and transforming communities through the power of sport. Since 2007, StreetGames has been working with community organisations across the UK to transform young people’s lives through sport. Our network now totals over 1,600 local community organisations – from sports clubs and community groups to housing associations, leisure trusts and local authorities. These organisations are uniquely placed to support young people in their communities, by offering a safe place with trusted coaches and organisers who know their neighbourhood and the young people who live there.

With our years of experience, and status as trusted sector leaders, we are proud to support each and every one of the organisations in our network through knowledge and insight, help with sustainability and investment, practical tools and resources, networking opportunities and more – empowering them to do what they do best: creating positive change in the lives of young people through sport and physical activity. We are the people beside the people who change lives and communities.

Job opportunities available at Streetgames:

  • Graduate Roles

 

The Athlete Place

The Athlete Place is an online information and guidance platform supporting student-athletes and their parents with their performance, wellbeing and overall development. Created off the back of the founder's own experiences, TAP utilises the experience and knowledge of elite athletes, experts and evidence-based research to provide a holistic experience for all student-athletes and their parents. Topics include athlete wellbeing and mindset to nutrition, sleep and much more.

Job opportunities available at The Athlete Place:

  • Volunteering

 

The Sports Consultancy

We are a world leading independent commercial advisory and execution firm with over 16 years of global experience, specialising in sport, live entertainment and leisure.

We are at the forefront of commercial innovation, utilising data-led methodologies to help our clients address their most complex strategic challenges and to implement pragmatic. 

Job opportunities available at The Sports Consultancy:

  • Graduate Roles

UK Sports Institute

The UK Sports Institute delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel. Since 2002, and over the last four Olympic and Paralympic cycles, the UK Sports Institute has evolved quietly and effectively into an organisation consistently performing at a world-leading level, contributing to over 1,000 British Olympic and Paralympic medals.

Job opportunities available at UK Sports Institute:

  • Part-Time work
  • Full Time work

Volleyball England

Volleyball England is the recognised National Governing Body for volleyball, beach volleyball and sitting volleyball in England and is responsible for the delivery, development and promotion of the three disciplines.

Job opportunities available at Volleyball England:

  • Placements