Students' Union UCL is looking for a Project Active Assistant to support the delivery and development of Project Active, its award-winning participation programme designed to engage inactive students in sport and physical activity.
Project Active offers beginner-friendly, no-commitment activities in an accessible and welcoming environment, including women-only sessions, pay-and-play activities, weekly classes and mass-participation events, all designed to break down barriers to participation and help students feel confident getting active. The role supports UCL's ambition to involve 50% of its student population in sport and physical activity by 2028.
The role
- Permanent, full time, based at the Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 60/40 basis (60% in the office)
- Part-time, flexible and job share applications considered wherever possible
- Salary: from £32,542 per annum (inclusive of London Allowance)
- Department: Sport & Physical Activity; reports to the Physical Activity Manager and works closely with the Project Active Coordinator
- Hands-on: regular on-site work and attendance at events throughout the year
What you will do
- Support the planning, coordination and delivery of the Project Active programme and large-scale mass participation events
- Attend sessions and classes to welcome participants, quality check and gather feedback
- Support TeamUCL's Inclusive Sport programmes and physical activity at UCL East
- Help recruit, train and deploy volunteers
- Ensure all Project Active activity is inclusive, welcoming and attractive to a diverse range of students
- Keep Project Active web pages, newsletters and social media up to date
- Keep accurate records of participation and feedback, and support reporting and risk assessment
How to apply
Apply through the online application form on the Students' Union UCL job page. CVs will not be accepted: your statement of support should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying. Closing date: Thursday 12 November 2026, 23:59. Interviews will take place on Monday 30 November. Skilled visa sponsorship is available for successful applicants, subject to eligibility.
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Project Active offers beginner-friendly, no-commitment activities in an accessible and welcoming environment, including women-only sessions, pay-and-play activities, weekly classes and mass-participation events, all designed to break down barriers to participation and help students feel confident getting active. The role supports UCL's ambition to involve 50% of its student population in sport and physical activity by 2028.
The role
- Permanent, full time, based at the Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 60/40 basis (60% in the office)
- Part-time, flexible and job share applications considered wherever possible
- Salary: from £32,542 per annum (inclusive of London Allowance)
- Department: Sport & Physical Activity; reports to the Physical Activity Manager and works closely with the Project Active Coordinator
- Hands-on: regular on-site work and attendance at events throughout the year
What you will do
- Support the planning, coordination and delivery of the Project Active programme and large-scale mass participation events
- Attend sessions and classes to welcome participants, quality check and gather feedback
- Support TeamUCL's Inclusive Sport programmes and physical activity at UCL East
- Help recruit, train and deploy volunteers
- Ensure all Project Active activity is inclusive, welcoming and attractive to a diverse range of students
- Keep Project Active web pages, newsletters and social media up to date
- Keep accurate records of participation and feedback, and support reporting and risk assessment
How to apply
Apply through the online application form on the Students' Union UCL job page. CVs will not be accepted: your statement of support should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying. Closing date: Thursday 12 November 2026, 23:59. Interviews will take place on Monday 30 November. Skilled visa sponsorship is available for successful applicants, subject to eligibility.