Programme Operations Manager

Closing date: 18 March 2026
Location: Remote, with occasional relevant travel
Region: United Kingdom
Employment type: Volunteer
Salary: Voluntary position, with reasonable expenses

Description

English Universities Sport (EUS) is the official association in England which administrates and sanctions national representative student competition across higher education.

We are a democratic and innovative membership organisation, comprising of a strong committee, exceptional coach network and professional support staff from the sport and higher education sectors.

EUS strives to support the development of all its student athletes and provide opportunities to compete at the highest domestic representative level.

Our teams compete in the biennial Home Nations Tournament as well as numerous fixtures against professional and amateur representative clubs from across the UK.

Program Operations Manager Role

• Support the planning of EUS sports programmes
• Oversee effective delivery logistics for trials, training, & fixtures
• Work closely with Head Coaches & Programme Coordinators
• Ensure health & safety and safeguarding policies are followed

Required Skills, Experience & Knowledge

• Experience in sport or event operations
• Strong logistical & organisational skills
• Knowledge of university sport structures & systems
• Good communication & stakeholder management abilities
• Familiarity with safeguarding & risk assessment
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines

Applicants should submit a CV and Covering Letter to the EUS Trustee Board via .

The application deadline is 12pm on Wednesday 18th March 2026. Please direct any questions to Alex Turnbull via .