If you have LTA Level 1 (or above) Tennis Coaching Qualification or equivalent and practical experience of coaching and engaging different individuals in Tennis then this is a great opportunity for you.

Join us as Tennis Development Coordinator where you will perform administrative tasks and practical activity delivery in the four court Kent Indoor Tennis & Events Arena (KITEA) as well as being part of the wider Kent Sport Team responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive and diverse programme of sport and physical activity sessions and one-off events engaging students, staff and the community in various forms of physical activity.  

This role is part time, 10 hours.

As Tennis Development Coordinator you can expect to be involved in:

• Assisting with increasing participation levels at the University of Kent through the planning and delivery of tennis sessions, programmes and competitions suitable for a variety of playing abilities.
• Presenting Tennis to a variety of customers with an awareness of the principles and practice of all Tennis formats, understanding their suitability for different age ranges, abilities and experience. This may include, but is not limited to Mini Tennis, Adult Tennis, Cardio Tennis and Tournament delivery.
• Accurately monitoring the numbers for participation, competition and retention and feedback to Kent Sport and the LTA on a regular basis.

What will you bring to the role?

• LTA Level 1 (or above) Tennis Coaching Qualification or equivalent 
• Practical experience of coaching and engaging different individuals in Tennis activity, drills, practice scenarios and matches appropriate for different ability levels and experience 
• Good understanding of coaching formats, principles and practice including the tactical and technical elements of tennis 
• Experiencing of administrating, coordinating and planning tennis activities, events or leagues and good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages and social media platforms.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

•    43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)

•    Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions

•    Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent 

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CS-446-26-R.

Closing Date: 23 Nov 2026

Section: Professional

Salary: £25,179 to £26,615 per annum pro rata

Are you organised, thoughtful and confident working with people across the University? 

Would you enjoy helping committees run smoothly and supporting good governance?

This is a 6 month fixed term (maternity cover) role in which you’ll provide secretariat and project support for the University’s Board of Governors, Academic Board and their committees, helping ensure governance processes are effective, compliant and well communicated.

Working with senior colleagues, committee chairs and stakeholders across the University, you’ll plan committee business, support members, contribute to governing documents and projects, and keep Directorate communications clear and up to date. You’ll also manage competing deadlines, use your judgement to resolve day-to-day issues and know when to seek advice on more complex matters.

As Governance Support Officer, you can expect to be involved in:

• Providing secretariat support to University committees, including planning annual schedules and preparing agenda planners.
• Supporting committee member recruitment, election, induction and ongoing engagement.
• Assisting with the review and drafting of governing documents, policies and reports, and providing administrative support for Directorate projects.
• Supporting Directorate communications and acting as the first point of contact, responding to or directing queries.

What will you bring to the role?

• Experience providing committee, governance and senior administrative support, with an understanding of formal governance processes and good practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear documents and communicate positively with a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines, use sound judgement and know when to seek advice or escalate an issue.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number GALS-010-26-R

Closing Date: 22 Nov 2026

Section: Professional

Salary: £27,865 to £30,986 per annum pro rata