Vacancy: ENAS Officer / Development Manager

About the Role:

The European Network of Academic Sports Services (ENAS) www.enas-sport.net is the association of higher education sports offices in Europe. It is a non-governmental, international alliance with a common interest in the promotion of higher education sport and physical activity.


ENAS is looking for a highly motivated self-starter with a keen interest and/or proven experience in the field of University and College sport to join the ENAS team. The successful candidate will be working on the development of the network internally by leveraging member engagement opportunities and growing the network as well as externally through advocacy and networking in the EU context.


Practical Details: 

  • Based: in Europe with good flight/train connections to other European cities.  

  • Working Environment: Home Office but the role involves regular travel around Europe

  • Period: Permanent; option to work part time in an office of our partner universities 

  • Salary: €43,000 - €45,000 per annum (negotiable)

  • Reporting to: Executive Committee 

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What we offer?

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • A 40 hour working week

  • 32 days annual leave (20 days + 12 extra for working a 40 hour week)

  • Annual salary between €43,000 - €45,000 per annum (negotiable)

  • Significant opportunities to travel across Europe with full expenses paid 


Terms & conditions

  • Candidate must be based in Europe with good flight/train connections to other European cities

  • There is no relocation package available, but we do welcome applications from international candidates

  • Working hours are an indication of the weekly workload, but due to the nature of the role, there are occasions when the post holder will need to attend meetings and events which extend beyond the normal “working” day. No overtime is normally payable.

  • How to Apply:

  • Applicants should submit a covering letter which addresses major challenges that university sport sector in Europe face and how your skills set and experience can help to address them.

  • Applicants should submit  a standard CV in the format of a “Europass” no more than 2 pages (A4) in length.

  • The closing date for applications is Wednesday 9th April, 2025.

  • Longlisting will be completed by Thursday 10th April, 2025. Longlisted candidates must be available to participate in a Zoom Interview (maximum 30 minutes) on Tuesday 22th April, 2025. Following the Zoom Interviews, shortlisted candidates might be invited to attend a second interview by the  ENAS EC on Thursday  24th April, 2025.

  • We would ideally like the candidate to be available to start as soon as possible but the latest on 1st July 2025.

  • If you would like further information on this position, please contact Andrea Altman, ENAS Vicepresident on <a.altmann@uni-jena.de>