Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week, 1.0 FTE Band 6 - £42,632 to £47,974 per annum About the Post The University of Suffolk is an ambitious new institution which has seen significant growth to its sport and health science provision over the last two years; to meet growing demand and increased student numbers we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented individual to join our Sport and Exercise Science team. You will be based in our new building which houses two floors of brand-new clinical simulation facilities, featuring two state-of-the-art hospital wards, a midwifery birthing unit, a new sports and exercise facility, a working radiography imaging suite, counselling/physiotherapy clinic rooms and the Suffolk Institute of Health and Wellbeing research. About the Team You will be part of a friendly and progressive team and be able to contribute to our sport portfolio of courses. The team are hardworking and inclusive. About You The post holder will be a talented psychologist with a range of contemporary experience of Sport Psychology and Coaching and will ideally have experience of working in a Higher Education environment.You will need to be a good communicator and a team player. Have up-to-date knowledge of professional practice and a commitment to continuing professional development, which is key to the role. Benefits Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days. Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies. We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS. Staff discounts at a number of local amenities. Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports. We offer up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions. Cycle to Work scheme. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice. Wellbeing programmes. Staff recognition annual awards. Closing Date: Friday 22 November 2024 Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 09 December 2024 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Dr Mikael Jamil, Senior Lecturer in Performance Analysis and Sports Science: M.Jamil2uos.ac.uk Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application. We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.