University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) | Participation Manager Recruitment 2026
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) has invited applications for the position of Participation Manager in its Sport Department. This full-time opportunity is ideal for experienced professionals passionate about sports development, student engagement, and recreational program management in an international university environment. The role offers an attractive salary package, leadership responsibilities, and the opportunity to contribute to one of China's leading international universities.
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About the Organization
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) is the first Sino-foreign university established in China with independent legal status. Founded through a partnership between the University of Nottingham (UK) and Zhejiang Wanli University, UNNC provides world-class education, research, and student development opportunities while maintaining international academic standards. The university promotes innovation, diversity, and excellence across teaching, research, sports, and student services.
About the Position
The Sport Department is seeking a dynamic Participation Manager to lead and enhance participation programmes that encourage students and staff to engage in physical activity and recreational sports. The successful candidate will oversee sport initiatives, fitness programmes, social sport events, children's activities, and staff wellbeing initiatives while managing operational planning, budgets, partnerships, and programme delivery.
The position involves supervising full-time and part-time staff, ensuring excellent participant experiences, coordinating marketing and promotional campaigns, monitoring programme performance, and working closely with university departments and external partners to expand recreational opportunities across campus.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead participation and recreational sport programmes.
- Manage sport development projects and operational planning.
- Supervise sport staff, coaches, instructors, and student assistants.
- Plan and deliver fitness, social sport, children's, and wellbeing programmes.
- Develop annual participation strategies and budgets.
- Coordinate marketing campaigns and participant engagement.
- Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor programme performance and prepare management reports.
- Ensure health, safety, and compliance standards.
- Improve student engagement through innovative recreational initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should possess:
- Bachelor's degree in Sport, Sport Management, Sport Development, Physical Education, or related discipline.
- Professional experience managing sports participation or recreation programmes.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Experience managing budgets and operational activities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Ability to analyze programme performance using digital systems.
- Strong English communication skills.
- Experience within higher education or university sport is desirable.
Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:
- Salary: RMB 276,825 – RMB 333,565 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience).
- Full-time employment.
- Fixed-term contract.
- International working environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Staff benefits as per University policy.
- Opportunity to work at one of China's leading international universities.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit:
- Completed application form
- Updated CV
- Cover Letter
- English Resume
- Supporting documents as specified in the advertisement
Applications should be submitted before the closing date through the official recruitment portal.
Important Dates
- Application Closing Date: 04 August 2026
- Application Deadline: 04 August 2026, 23:59 (Beijing Time)
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