Job Summary. Job Title: Head of Sport & Recreation. Grade: 9. Job reference: CSE01521

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1 Jb Summary Jb Title: Head f Sprt & Recreatin Grade: 9 Jb reference: CSE01521 Department: Sprts and Recreatin Service Divisin f Student Experience Pst Respnsible T: Directr f Student Experience Jb Purpse: T prvide strategic leadership, representatin and management f the Universities Sprt & Recreatin Service. Effectively manage the University s multi-millin pund sprts facilities spread ver multiple sites, Team Leicester which is respnsible fr representative sprt, a vibrant scial sprts ffer, an elite athlete perfrmance prgramme and a practive invlvement in student and staff wellbeing initiatives. T direct and effectively develp exceptinal quality sprting pprtunities within the University enhancing a vital element f the student experience; managing risks, csts and resurces t deliver the University s strategic pririties. Principal Accuntabilities: Strategic Directin Lead the strategic directin f the service, engaging ther members f the senir leadership team and cntributing t the brader aims f the University Embed the Sprts & Recreatin Service Operatinal Plan ensuring that the visin is realised and that the University s perfrmance in sprt cmplements its perfrmance in ther league table indicatrs whilst enhancing and cntributing t an utstanding student experience. Direct strategic business planning and innvatin t identify and implement the future directin f sprt within the University. Identify and secure new business pprtunities t imprve the sprting ffer, maximise incme and enhance the Universities reputatin. Lead and engage staff in the develpment, discussin, delivery and nging evaluatin f annual and lnger-term plans f activities, ambitins and cntributins thrugh the annual planning prcess. Ensure the develpment f the rle f sprt in students persnal develpment, enhancing their emplyability and imprving wellbeing. Deliver lng term financial sustainability by ensuring strng, sund financial management and accuntability, setting verall standards and mnitring perfrmance. Leadership & Management T define, develp and deliver a strng and psitive team and custmer service culture, uphlding and prmting the University s values thrugh persnal example and wrking practices. Lead n embedding the cre values (VITAL) thrughut the service taking respnsibility fr nurturing a cllabrative and inclusive wrking envirnment fr staff at all levels. Versin Number: 1 Page 1 f 5 Date f Issue: 12/12/2014

2 Jb Summary Prvide strng and fcussed leadership t the 58 full time plus apprximately 50 part-time r hurly paid staff. Develp a senir management team which will bth individually and cllectively sustain sprt at the University lng term ensuring that their perfrmance is supprted and cnstructively evaluated and that staff have pprtunities fr develpment and training in accrdance with University staffing and Equality and Diversity plicies. T lead a large team f staff in sprting facilities. Recruiting and develping high quality staff, deplying them t meet the changing needs f the service, and effectively managing them in relatin t the delivery f a first class, safe and legally cmpliant sprts and recreatin envirnment meeting bth internal and external requirements. Review custmer needs and ensure services are shaped t meet future needs. Cntinually review the quality f service ffered against internal and external benchmarks in rder t cntinually raise perfrmance. Represent the University at a senir level, bth internally and externally, ensuring that the Service s and University s interests and pririties are presented in a clear and prfessinal and cnstructive manner. Be a key surce f advice and expertise fr senir university staff and external stakehlder s n matters relating t sprt and assciated tpics such as physical activity, wellbeing and health T ensure that services and facilities prvided fr all custmers (students, staff, alumni, assciate members and the lcal cmmunity) are f the highest quality and managed accrding t apprpriate standards f health and safety and custmer care. Allcating departmental resurces and scheduling facilities usage t gain the maximum benefit fr users and the University. Engagement In cllabratin with internal partners (Student s Unin) ensure the prmtin f a supprtive envirnment fr students t engage with sprt and activity at whatever level, enabling them t fulfil their ptential and aspiratins. Leadership and management f the delivery f high quality structured prgrammes delivering sprting pprtunities ranging frm recreatinal level t elite. Including the Universities 450,000 Sprt Activatin Fund prject (Let s D Leicester), representative sprt ffer (Team Leicester) and elite athlete perfrmance prgramme. Ensure cllabratin with external rganisatins and individuals thrughut the city t raise the prfile f sprt at the University and t imprve the sprting ffer fr all stakehlders. Develp and maintain strng and effective relatinships representing the University in relatinship with ther HEI s, Natinal Gverning Bdies f Sprt, Sprt England, British Universities & Clleges Sprt (BUCS), Lcal Authrities, Yuth Sprt Trust, cmmunity grups, health rganisatins and prfessinal sprts clubs and caches bth reginally and natinally. Operatinal Delivery Oversee the peratinal management f all sprts services indr sprts facilities, gyms, swimming pls, playing fields, artificial pitches and assciated areas with a visible cmmitment t high standards f health and safety and adherence t ethical guidelines, natinal gverning bdies standards, statutry requirements. Lead the implementatin and develpment f a membership and marketing strategy in rder t maximise incme fr the university ( 2.6m) in accrdance with the peratinal plan. T practively anticipate peratinal and strategic difficulties and develp shrt and lng term plans in respnse. Versin Number: 1 Page 2 f 5 Date f Issue: 12/12/2014

3 Jb Summary Ensure that all members f staff within the service prvide cnsistent, practive, high quality custmer care and service t all custmers at all times. Manage all prcesses related t staff recruitment, appintment, appraisal, develpment and prgressin ensuring talented staff are recgnised, rewarded and retained s ensuring suitable successin planning is in place. Resurces Managed: 2 gymnasiums, 2 swimming pls with steam, sauna and spa, 3 sprts halls, 4 activity rms, 3 squash curts, 2 fldlit artificial pitches, fldlit tennis, extensive playing fields and running track divided ver 5 sites classes weekly See rganisatinal chart, ttal team f 58 FTE s plus class instructrs and student activatrs (50+) Respnsibility fr the service s pay and nn-pay budgets. Pay budget in excess f 1.3m, nnpay budget ca. 1.5m. Incme generated in excess f 2.6m 8000 Sprts Centre members (5000 students, 3000 staff, public & alumni). Circa 420,000 user visits annually XN leisure management system 2000 member Team Leicester respnsible fr representative sprts cmpeting in British Universities and Clleges Sprt (BUCS) 450,000 Sprt England partnership funded Sprt Activatin Fund students active acrss the 3 years Recreatinal sprt prgramme (700 fixtures annually) Sprts Schlarship and Glf Bursary Prgramme (50 students) Leicester Academy Vlunteering Prject (70 students) Internal and External Relatinships: Wrking with members f the Senir Management Team n the develpment and delivery f the University s aspiratins fr sprt, health and wellbeing Wrking with the Students Unin n the develpment and delivery f the University s aspiratins fr sprt, health and wellbeing Wrking with the Directrs f Prfessinal Services: External Affairs, Student & Academic Services, Develpment and Alumni Relatins, Career Develpment Service and Student Supprt Services t align the strategic develpment f wrk related t sprt, health & wellbeing. These relatinships will be characterised by leadership, persuasin and negtiatin. Clse wrking with a number f prfessinal services t ensure the timely reslutin f prblems: Estates, IT Services, Safety Services Cntributing t natinal and internatinal prfessinal netwrks and membership assciatins Planning and Organising: Wrk clsely with the Assciate Directr (Facilities & Operatins) in implementing the peratinal plan fr the service Respnsible fr the peratinal planning and delivery f the service n an annual basis with reference t the University Strategic Plan Develpment f the service delivery mdel within the Service including the develpment f measures f perfrmance against purpse Versin Number: 1 Page 3 f 5 Date f Issue: 12/12/2014

4 Jb Summary Qualificatins, Knwledge and Experience: Essential Desirable A degree (r equivalent qualificatin) in a related field e.g. Sprt, leisure, physical activity, recreatin, business management* Cnsiderable experience f the sprts, health and wellbeing agenda in higher educatin (typically 10 years+)* Extensive knwledge and experience f sprts and physical activity develpment and initiatives at a strategic level* Significant relevant experience in sprts facility peratins and management* Evidence f cntinued prfessinal and persnal develpment in a relevant area* Business and analytical skills including the ability t think and act critically, strategically, creatively and drive change* Prven leadership skills* Resurce management experience with an understanding f human resurce management and financial management prcedures* Cnsiderable experience f the fllwing: Translating strategy int achievable and measurable peratinal utcmes* Cllabrative and inclusive apprach t prblem slving with highly develped diplmatic and influencing skills* Managing multiple, cmplex prjects as part f service delivery fr client grup* Applying independent prfessinal judgement* Leading and develping a team, ensuring targets are met* Initiating and managing change* Wrking cllabratively with internal and external stakehlders, partners and client grup* Evidence f securing external investment frm a variety f surces Cmprehensive specialist knwledge relating t perfrmance sprt and athlete develpment Natinal Pl Management Qualificatin (NPMQ) Knwledge and understanding f Leisure Management Systems Skills, Abilities and Cmpetencies: Essential Prven ability in managing end t end service delivery including facility management, health & safety, skills training and resurce develpment Ability t make an active cntributin t the visin and Strategic Plan f the University via the implementatin f the Sprt & Recreatin Service peratinal plan Ability t lead, cach and supprt a team f staff in the implementatin f an verall sprts strategy and cnfidently make decisins in cmplex situatins Excellent interpersnal skills including the ability t establish effective wrking relatinships with clleagues, academic staff, students and thers, bth inside and utside the university Ability t simultaneusly manage multiple prjects Excellent verbal and written cmmunicatin and presentatin skills Versin Number: 1 Page 4 f 5 Date f Issue: 12/12/2014

5 Jb Summary Ability t prduce prfessinal and innvative infrmatin/guidance reprts using a range f media Ability t encurage the team t imprve upn existing service standards and drive quality thrughut service delivery Cmpetent use f IT including Micrsft Office suite, internet and scial media *Criteria t be used in shrtlisting candidates fr interview Cntract Infrmatin: This is a permanent psitin and is available immediately. Wrking hurs: This is a full-time appintment. Delivery f sme events may ccasinally require the pst-hlder t wrk utside cre hurs. Applicatins: We use a web based, e-recruitment system, which allws yu t apply n-line at: As part f the nline applicatin prcess, yu will be asked t supply cntact details fr yur referees. Please ensure that ne f these is yur current r mst recent emplyer. Yu will als be asked t supply a CV and cvering letter t supprt yur applicatin. Candidates shrt-listed fr interview will be cntacted by the University. If yu d nt receive a cmmunicatin frm the University within 4 weeks f the clsing date, please assume that yur applicatin has been unsuccessful. Versin Number: 1 Page 5 f 5 Date f Issue: 12/12/2014