Overview

Job Title: Loughborough Lightning Netball Pathway Lead
Job Reference: REQ250927
Date Posted: Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Application Closing Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Location: Loughborough
Package: Management and Specialist grade 6 from £35608 to £46049 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Loughborough Sport

Full time and open ended

 

Loughborough University and Loughborough Lightning are looking for a dynamic and passionate individual to continue to develop our pathway programmes.

 

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in coaching and developing the next generation of netballers. The postholder will Head Coach the NXT Gen squad and work as part of a coaching team throughout Loughborough Lightning. There may be opportunities within NSL for the right candidate. You will lead our netball pathway for talented athletes and will oversee our BUCS 1st team. You need to be able to work independently, develop strong relationships with our players and staff and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

 

This a rare opportunity to be part of a unique multi-sport performance development environment where innovation and creativity are actively encouraged.

 

Please note that appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service statement.

  

For more information on the role please refer to theJob Description and Person Specification.

  

For informal enquiries please contact Victoria Burgess, Director of Netball, on V.Burgess@lboro.ac.uk 

 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 5th November 2025

 

Interview date: 17th November 2025

 

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equity and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As one of the country’s leading universities we understand the importance of investing in our staff and their professional development. Click here to find out more.

  

Our Benefits 

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: 

  • Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
  • Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
  • Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
  • Support for you and your family – on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policies
  • Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
  • Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting 

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University. 

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