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Read the articleFrom work experience to the boardroom, Sarah Guilfoyle became English football’s youngest CEO at just 27. Discover her journey, lessons in leadership and resilience, and advice for building your own career in sport.
Read the articleGlobal Sports Jobs has been completely rebuilt to make it easier to find the right opportunities, discover organisations and keep track of the career in sport you want to build.
Read the articleWant to work behind the scenes at sport’s biggest events? Discover 10 reasons why a career in major sporting events could help you build new skills, gain global experience and open doors across the industry.
Read the articleWhether your starting out your career in sport or are a seasoned professional, podcasts offer an easy and insightful way to gain knowledge, insight and confident about the world of sport that can provide you a significant edge in your career. By listening into conversations with industry leaders, you can learn about key trends shaping
Read the articleWant to work behind the scenes at sport’s biggest events? Discover 10 reasons why a career in major sporting events could help you build new skills, gain global experience and open doors across the industry.
Read the articleEvery summer, sport dominates the global stage and this year is World Cup year! From World Cups to Commonwealth Games and from Wimbledon to The Open Championships, the world’s biggest events capture attention far beyond those lucky enough to be inside the stadium. But while millions watch these moments unfold, far fewer appreciate the scale
Read the articleIf you ask most candidates what determines success in a sports job application, the answer is usually the same: qualifications, experience, and a well-written CV. But when you speak to hiring managers across the industry, a different picture emerges. Speak to hiring managers across organisations—whether that’s clubs, leagues, agencies, or rights holders consistent theme emerges:
Read the articlePartnering with Leeds Beckett University, Carnegie School of Sport, we delivered Part 2 of this webinar series focused on careers in sport — tackling one of the most common questions: “How to break into the sports industry?” In Part 1 we focused on exploring the global sports landscape, in this session, we move beyond theory
Read the articleThe sports industry is a multifaceted industry, made up of a diverse range of sectors that shape its global impact. From elite performance and coaching to media, events, technology, and health, there is much to consider. Discover how these sectors function and the career paths they offer.
Read the articleWe all appreciate competition for jobs in the sports industry is fierce. Whether you’re targeting a position at a club, federation, rights holder, or agency, standing out often requires more than just experience — it demands smart preparation and precise communication. That’s where Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help. Used well, AI acts as your personal
Read the articleThe sports industry is evolving fast — and so are the skills and career paths needed to succeed within it. In 2026 building a career in sport is less defined by following a traditional and structured path and more about developing transferable skills, commercial awareness and digital confidence that can move across organisations, sectors and
Read the articleA common pain point of the job search process is that too often if feels like your CV disappeared into a black hole. In today’s job market, it’s not just hiring managers reviewing your application—it’s technology. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) now dominate recruitment, automatically scanning, ranking, and filtering applications before a human eye ever lands
Read the articleJavier Olmo, Aston Villa Strength & Conditioning Coach and UCAM alumnus, discusses the evolution of strength and conditioning in professional football, the use of data, injury prevention and the role of trust in athlete performance In an interview with UCAM Spanish Sports University, Aston Villa Strength & Conditioning Coach and former student of the UCAM
Read the articleFrom work experience to the boardroom, Sarah Guilfoyle became English football’s youngest CEO at just 27. Discover her journey, lessons in leadership and resilience, and advice for building your own career in sport.
Read the articleInternational Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognise the individuals helping shape the future of the sports industry and to celebrate the impact women continue to make across the global game. Across all of sport on and off the field of play, women play a vital and ever central role in shaping sport. Today the
Read the articleWomen have always shaped the sports industry, as athletes, leaders, innovators and change makers. This years International Women’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on how far the industry has progressed, the growing influence women now hold across the global sports ecosystem, and the work that still lies ahead. Over the past decade, the conversation
Read the articleThe end of 2025 marked a defining moment for English football. After years of debate, scrutiny, and reform, the game entered a new era of governance with the introduction of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR). Professor Geoff Walters, Director of the Centre for Sports Business at the University of Liverpool discusses the importance of the
Read the articleAs part of Loughborough University London’s 10th Anniversary celebrations, the Institute for Sport Business (ISB) hosted a special Careers Insight Event on Wednesday 29 October 2025, bringing together students, alumni, and staff for an evening of reflection, inspiration, and connection. The event served as both a celebration of ISB’s growing global influence and a showcase
Read the articleWomen’s participation in sports has a long history dating back to ancient Greece, however throughout history, female athletes have grappled with disparities in popularity when compared to their male counterparts.
Read the articleJournalism vs. Communications – Unraveling the Key Differences and Career Paths. Explore whether a specialised focus or a broad skill set is the best fit for your sports industry aspirations. If you’re looking to break into the sports industry or advance your sports career, you may be considering a master’s in sports. Two of
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