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Sport & Exercise Science jobs at UK universities

Sport and exercise science, physical education, sports coaching and sports management posts.

There are 25 live vacancies across 16 institutions, including Cardiff University, University of Lancashire and The Nottingham Trent University. Advertised salaries range from £21,573 to £73,708 a year.

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Director of Sport Grade 9

University of Glasgow · Student & Academic Services

Glasgow Permanent £61,165–£68,817 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 3 Dec 2026
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 3 Dec 2026

Performance Physiotherapist (multisport)

Cardiff University · Professional and Support

Cardiff Casual / Sessional From £19 / hour
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 13 days

Performance Sport Lead

University of Derby · Campus Life and Student Living

Derby Permanent £32,942–£36,977 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Performance Sport Co-ordinator

The University of Surrey · Surrey Sports Park

Guildford Permanent £21,573–£22,406 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 9 days
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 9 days

Duty Manager

The University of East London · Management Support - UELPS Ltd

London Permanent £36,164–£39,605 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 13 days

Research Fellow for Development of a Novel Vestibular Diagnostic

The University of Birmingham · School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Birmingham Fixed-term £37,369–£46,970 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 6 days
Posted 12 Nov
Closes in 6 days

Sports Coach - Fencing

University of Lancashire · Professional Services

Preston Permanent £30,378–£34,610 / year
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Sports Coach - Basketball

University of Lancashire · Professional Services

Preston Permanent £30,378–£34,610 / year
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Sports Coach - Table Tennis

University of Lancashire · Professional Services

Preston Permanent £30,378 to £34,610 per annum pro rata + Market Rate Supplement to take hourly rate to £25 per hour
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Pathway Performance Analyst (England Netball)

Loughborough University · England Netball / Sport Performance

Loughborough Fixed-term Competitive
Posted 11 Nov
Posted 11 Nov

Sport and Fitness Assistant x 2

Liverpool Hope University · Hope Park Sports

Liverpool Permanent £23,817–£25,754 / year
Posted 10 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026
Posted 10 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026

Research Associate

The University of Bath · Centre for Nutrition, Exercise & Metabolism (CNEM)

Bath Fixed-term £39,560–£46,970 / year
Posted 10 Nov
Closes 11 Dec 2026
Posted 10 Nov
Closes 11 Dec 2026

Senior Sports Operations Assistant (inc Lifeguarding)

The University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Permanent £25,949–£26,707 / year
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 2 days
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 2 days

Assistant Swim Instructor

The University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Casual / Sessional £13–£13 / hour
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 7 days
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 7 days

Lead Coach - Futsal

The Nottingham Trent University · NTU Sport / z.University Sports Activities

Nottingham Casual / Sessional £20–£20 / hour
Posted 9 Nov
Closes in 9 days
Posted 9 Nov
Closes in 9 days

Tennis Development Coordinator

The University of Kent · Kent Sport

Canterbury Permanent £25,179–£26,615 / year
Posted 9 Nov
Closes in 10 days
Posted 9 Nov
Closes in 10 days

Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Therapy (Maternity Cover)

Southampton Solent University · Sport and Health

Southampton Fixed-term £38,249–£44,128 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 9 days
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 9 days

Head of Physical Activity & Health

Cardiff University · Professional and Support

Cardiff Fixed-term £54,367–£62,994 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 12 days
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 12 days

Sports Assistant x 2

The University of York · York Commercial Ltd

York Permanent £15–£15 / hour
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 3 days
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 3 days

Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Therapy

Southampton Solent University · Sport and Health

Southampton Permanent £38,249–£44,128 / year
Posted 3 Nov
Closes in 2 days
Posted 3 Nov
Closes in 2 days

Fitness Coach

University of Glasgow · UofG Sport

Glasgow Fixed-term £26,320–£27,865 / year
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 3 days
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 3 days

Climbing Development Instructor

The Nottingham Trent University · NTU Sport / z.University Sports Activities

Nottingham Casual / Sessional £29,352–£33,739 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 3 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 3 days

Women's Rugby Physiotherapist

Cardiff University · Professional and Support

Cardiff Permanent £36,320–£39,560 / year
Posted 30 Oct
Closes in 7 days
Posted 30 Oct
Closes in 7 days

Head Physiotherapist

Cardiff University · Professional and Support

Cardiff Permanent £46,049–£51,753 / year
Posted 28 Oct
Closes in 5 days
Posted 28 Oct
Closes in 5 days

Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology

The University of Leeds · School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Leeds Permanent £61,759–£73,708 / year
Posted 22 Oct
Closes in 6 days
Posted 22 Oct
Closes in 6 days