Sport Lancaster has recently undergone an exciting phase of change and development which has opened a wide range of opportunities within an emerging and evolving environment. Joining the team at this stage means you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of Sport at the university and be a part of something inspirational. 

The University has made significant investment in Sport Lancaster over recent years with the latest phase being a new 8-court badminton sports hall completed in June 2020 and now offering a truly outstanding Sports Facility. 

The Sport Lancaster Team operate a purpose-built Sports Centre, facilitating our 8.5m climbing wall, multi-function Sports Halls, Swimming pool, sauna & steam room, 100 station Technogym Fitness Suite, Squash Courts. We also operate the University’s impressive Outdoor facilities including Rugby Pitches, 3G surfaces, Tennis courts and much more.  

The Sports Centre is owned and managed by the University and is open to students across the UK, University staff and members of the local community. Sport Lancaster also proudly hosts several national events throughout the year.  

Our team pride themselves on their knowledge and experience in their chosen area and are always on hand to guide and advise. We aim to inspire our customers to be physically active by creating a community which enables them to grow stronger, fitter and most importantly, more confident. We cater for all abilities and our facilities are fully accessible to everyone.  

Working as part of the senior leadership team, as Business Development Manager (Marketing & Memberships) your role is to support all aspects of the service. You will lead the customer experience journey, ensuring effective sales, marketing & communication practices are in place, delivered to an exceptional level of customer standards. 

This role is based on site within the Sports Centre, on the Lancaster University Campus. Whilst working hours are predominately University core hours (Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm), to support the operation of sport activity there may be the need to work flexibly, supporting teams that work early, late and weekend shifts where required, and over bank holidays/university closure days. 

Employee Benefits include:

• Full use of all Sports Facilities 
• 39 days annual leave (including bank holidays and University closure days) 
• Excellent pension scheme 
• Access to Employee discounts and rewards 

To see the full range of employee benefits for Lancaster University, visit our website here - 

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs/benefits/

For more information or to ask questions, please email Lisa Coates (Head of Sport) at l.naylor@lancaster.ac.uk