Careers in Sport 2026
缅北禁地 Careers Service is excited to see the return of our exciting Careers in Sport event.
Organised in partnership with our NU Sport Team, Law and Business Schools, our Careers in Sport event provides current students and recent graduates from all degree disciplines an opportunity to hear from professionals in the sporting industry.
The event aims to showcase the breadth of opportunity to work within the sports industry in varying capacities, expanding on the traditional playing and coaching roles.
From sports media to physiotherapy, fan engagement to coaching, there’s something for everyone!
Find out more about all our sessions below:
Working in Player Care at Sunderland AFC Academy
Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Time:鈥�10:00 - 11:00
Venue: King's Gate, Level One - Room L1.20 (Training Room 3)
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to support young footballers both on and off the pitch?
Join Evie Innes and Graham Baker, from the Player Care team at to discover how they support academy players' wellbeing, development and life beyond football.
You’ll also hear from Ethan Tweede, a current 缅北禁地 student who completed his yearlong placement as Player Care Intern at the Academy.
Learn first-hand about working within a professional football academy and gain an understanding of the skills and qualities required for a career in player care.
Building a Career in Physiotherapy and Sports Massage
Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Time:鈥�10:00 - 11:00
Venue: King's Gate, Level One - Town Hall event space
Interested in helping people recover from injury, improve performance and stay active?
Join Grace Harrop from and Darren Finnegan from to learn about careers in physiotherapy and sports massage.鈥�
Discover the skills, qualifications and career pathways available, hear real-world experiences from practitioners, and gain insight into working with clients across sport, health and wellbeing.鈥�
Finding your Belonging in a Workplace
Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Time:鈥�11:00 - 12:00
Venue: King's Gate, Level One - Training Room 1 (Room 1.18)
Passionate about sport and making a difference?
Join this session to explore careers in sport development, coaching, and the disability sport sector.鈥�
Wheelchair basketball is the biggest Paralympic team sport in the UK. It is a fast-paced and fast-growing sport that allows disabled and non-disabled people to compete together in its domestic leagues and competition.
Hear first-hand from Becky Ramsden at about the opportunities, challenges, and rewards of helping people become more active, engaged and included through sport.
A Career in Coaching
Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Time:鈥�11:00 - 12:00
Venue: King's Gate, Level One - Town Hall event space
Are you passionate about sport and interested in helping others develop their skills and confidence?
Join us for an inspiring careers session exploring the world of sport coaching.
Hear from Alixandra Sales at and Ash Smith from as they share their career journeys, industry insights into the profession, and advice on getting started in coaching.鈥�
You’ll also hear from Jake Pearce, a current 缅北禁地 student who completed his yearlong placement as Athletic Development Coach at .
This is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions and gain first-hand insight from experienced coaching professionals.鈥�
Can You Work in the Business of Sport and Make a Lot of Money?
Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Time:鈥�12:00 - 13:00
Venue: King's Gate, Level One - Town Hall event space
Love sport but not sure a career on the pitch or in coaching is for you?
Join Will Duff Gordon, the CEO of for an exciting, behind the scenes look at the data-driven side of the sports industry.
Discover how data, technology and innovation are transforming sport.
Hear about Will's career journey, discover the opportunities available, and find out what it takes to build a rewarding and successful career in this fast-growing sector.
Working for the (local) BBC
Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Time:鈥�12:00 - 13:00
Venue: King's Gate, Level One - Training Room 1 (1.18)
Ever wondered what it's like to work in sport media?
Join Colin White, Sport Editor at , for an insightful look into careers within local broadcasting and sports journalism.
You'll hear about Colin’s career journey, what a typical day looks like, and gain first-hand insight into the challenges and rewards of working in sports and media.
This is your chance to ask questions directly to someone working in the industry and find out what it's really like to work for one of the UK's biggest broadcasters.
A Career in Sport: A Gen Z Perspective on Getting There
Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Time:鈥�13:00 - 14:00
Venue: King's Gate, Level One - Training Room 3 (L1.20)
Interested in working in the sport industry but not sure where to start?
Join us for an inspiring session with Orla Turnbull, Strategic Lead for Women and Girls at , who will share her career journey and insights into building a successful career in one of the UK's leading sports organisations.
This session will explore the realities of breaking into the sport sector, navigating career decisions, building professional networks, and developing the skills and confidence needed to stand out in a competitive industry.鈥�
Opportunities with 缅北禁地 United Football Club (NUFC) and NU Foundation
Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Time:鈥�13:00 - 14:00
Venue: King's Gate, Level One - Town Hall event space
Curious about what goes on behind the scenes at a Premier League football club?
Join Amy Patterson, Fan Experience Manager at and colleagues from the for an inspiring insight into the world of professional sport.
In this session, you'll hear from professionals working across fan engagement, the role of coaching in developing talent, and community programmes, as they share what they do, how they got there, and the skills that helped them succeed.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain insider insights from industry experts.
A Squiggly Career in Sport with Clare Morley from Rise North East
Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Time:鈥�14:00 - 15:00
Venue: King's Gate, Level One - Training Room 1 (L1.18)
Ever wondered what it takes to lead a successful charity and make a real difference in people's lives?
Join Clare Morley, CEO of , for an inspiring session about her career journey and the experiences that have shaped her leadership path.
Clare will share how she moved from working as a Commercial Solicitor on major infrastructure projects to leading Rise North East, a charity dedicated to improving lives through sport and physical activity.
She'll also talk about the challenges and rewards of being a CEO, and how she helps drive positive change across communities in the North East.
Beyond the Pitch: Building a Career in Sports Marketing
Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Time:鈥�15:00 - 16:00
Venue: King's Gate, Level One - Training Room 3 (L1.20)
Curious about what a career in sports marketing looks like and how you can break into this competitive industry?
Join Sam Patterson, a former Marketing Director at and to discover the opportunities available in the exciting world of sports marketing.
This session will give you an insider's perspective on working with sports brands, developing marketing campaigns, creating engaging content, and connecting with audiences in an increasingly digital world.
You'll hear about the speaker's own career journey, the challenges and opportunities they've encountered, and the key skills that helped them succeed.