PVC Cyncoed Campus and Executive Dean of School of Sport & Health Sciences

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1 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Post Number: Department: Location: Grade: Salary: Tenure: Hours: Accountable to: Accountable for: Director of Sport SZ003 Cardiff Met Sport Cyncoed and Llandaff, Cardiff Management Competitive Permanent Full time PVC Cyncoed Campus and Executive Dean of School of Sport & Health Sciences Assistant Director of Sport, Performance Directors, Sport Cardiff Partnership, Support Staff, and Sports Facilities Staff Role Summary This is a key leadership post that will contribute to the ambitions of the University s new Strategic Plan 2017/ /23. The Director of Sport is will lead the strategic development of sport across the University, with responsibility for the University s non-academic sport activities and facilities in the context of enhancing the quality of the student experience, creating an environment to support University sport at all levels and growing the commercial operations of the University sporting facilities. Principal Duties and Responsibilities 1. Lead the strategic development of Cardiff Met Sport across the University in line with the University s strategic plan.

2 2. Manage the University s non-academic sport resources and facilities and lead on the development of high quality sport facilities. 3. Enhance the quality of the student experience through the creation and development of opportunities for all students who wish to participate in sport and physical activity. 4. Direct the University s commitment to high performance sport. 5. Manage the Sport Cardiff Partnership to meet the objectives of the City Council, Sport Wales and the University. 6. Work in partnership with academic schools to maximize the relationship between sport development, teaching and research. 7 Work with Cardiff Met SU in delivery a complementary sporting experience that meets the University s strategic ambitions. 8. Enhance the local, regional, national and international profile of the University through engagement with external communities and organisations. 9. Organize and rationalize operations to ensure value for money and robust budgetary control, enabling the service to operate effectively. 10. Manage and develop Cardiff Met Sport staff to deliver a customer focused experience to all stakeholders. 11. Undertake other duties as may reasonably be requested and that are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.

3 PERSON SPECIFICATION Post: Director of Sport Unit/School: Cardiff Met Sport *Key A - Application form I - Interview T/P - Test/Presentation Factors Essential & Desirable Criteria A * Education & Qualifications A relevant academic qualification at degree level or higher I* T/P * Education & Qualifications Relevant professional qualifications Knowledge Knowledge of the challenges, issues and opportunities offered by sport globally Knowledge of the environment and infrastructure required to support a wide range of individual sports Knowledge of the operations and roles of the major sport sectors Knowledge Knowledge of higher education policy context Knowledge of the role and operations of Student Unions

4 Skills & Abilities Effective analytical, business development, organisational and planning skills Effective influencing, negotiation and conflict management skills Effective interpersonal, communication and presentational skills Ability to plan strategically and deliver operationally Able to negotiate and develop links and partnerships with a wide range of partners, both inside and outside of the University Able to offer leadership for non-academic sport resources and facilities Able to manage change positively whilst under pressure Ability to identify and generate external revenue through exploitation of the University s sports facilities Experience paid/unpaid Experience in leading and managing a largescale and complex organisation in the field of sport Experience of devising and delivering strategic and business-focused initiatives Active involvement in sport at local and national levels A proven track record of effective working with partnership organisations, including in a leadership role A track record of developing the environment that supports students in developing their skills and abilities to participate successfully in national and international levels of competition Experience in producing and leading the implementation of strategic and business plans Responsibility for financial and staff management A track record of supporting income generation

5 Experience paid/unpaid Involvement in student recruitment and marketing Experience of academic management Other Requirements Commitment to professional development Able to work flexible hours and travel nationally/internationally Other Requirements Membership of relevant professional associations/user networks Ability to speak Welsh