Man Met Sport - Referee/Umpire/Official - 2026/2027

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£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51 per hour holiday pay

Annual recruitment

Sugden Centre

08 Feb 2026

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Man Met Sport - Referee/Umpire/Official - 2026/2027

Job Description

Man Met Sport are looking to recruit a team of referees and umpires to officiate their Campus Leagues starting in October 2026 to implement the sports leagues for the academic year 2026-27.

As a Campus League Official your duties would include:

Officiating the intra-mural sport league within the university; including understanding the rules, keeping score, maintaining a safe fixture and reporting results using Playwaze.
Qualification from relevant NGB is desirable, however not essential. There may be potential opportunities to gain qualifications during your time with us.

Officials are needed for the following sports:

Football
Netball
Volleyball

Successful candidates will be required to work between 2-12 hours a week, with leagues being played on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons/early evenings at the following locations:

Sugden
Platt Lane Sport Complex
Hough End Leisure Centre

If you are a campus league official during 2025 - 2026 you will need to reapply for 2026/ 2027

Successful applicants will be invited to an MS Teams interview that will take part during week commencing on or around 27 February 2026 (Timings TBC)

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met students who exhibit Manchester Met Sport's core student workforce behaviours; that is they are/have:
• adaptable
• approachable
• communicative
• confident
• creative
• fun
• inclusive
• knowledgeable
• patient
• prepared
• supportive

In addition, applicants should be/be able to/have:

Essential
• Qualified to NGB standards in either Football, Netball or Volleyball as a referee/official/umpire (e.g. minimum FA Basic Referee course).
• Demonstrate an enthusiastic approach and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Demonstrate a love of sport and an attitude that will help convince people to play
• A sound understanding of the sport they are applying for
• Experience in the sport they are applying for (whether it be as a volunteer, player, coach or referee)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrate an ability to work in a team with some independent working
• Demonstrate good time management and flexibility to fit responsibilities around your study

Desirable
• First Aid and previous coaching experience and qualifications beneficial but not essential

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page. You will be expected to upload your CV and provide a hyperlink to a 90 second video highlighting your motivations for applying for the role and how your experience can help enhance our programme. Also outline how this role will help you in your personal and professional development.

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 8 February 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to the interview stage of the recruitment process, with MS Teams interviews taking place on or around 27 February 2026 (Timings TBC)

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required

If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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