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What\u2019s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m the Head of Major Sports Events at Loughborough Sport and have been working at the University since June 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell us what a typical day in your job looks like?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No two days are the same, and that\u2019s what I love about working at Loughborough Sport. I work in the Business Development & Events Team, and we\u2019re involved in everything from planning and running our own events, linked to our performance sport programmes, to helping external partners bring their events to campus, such as the School Games National Finals and BUCS Big Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We deliver around 200 events each academic year, ranging from school camps to major tournaments. Most days involve a mix of project meetings, working with other departments, and supporting the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right now a lot of my focus is on Lightning Netball and delivering a great experience for our home matches both on campus and at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, as part of the Netball Superleague. We\u2019re midway through the season and have really invested in the match day offer – with improved sports presentation and a new fan zone to bring in more supporters. I would encourage Loughborough staff and students to come and experience it for themselves – it\u2019s a lot of fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s your favourite project you\u2019ve worked on?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favourite project (although also the most stressful) has been working on the Loughborough Sport Sponsor Dinner delivered in December 2022 at the BT Sports Studios in London. It was the first big event I was involved in, having joined the department earlier that year, and the pressure was on to deliver something incredible to 300 of our sport partners and industry contacts. It was a star-studded evening with many of Loughborough\u2019s talented athletes and alumni, entertainment and a charity auction. From an event operations perspective, working with a broadcast production team was fascinating and I loved all the attention to detail to make it a one-of-a-kind evening for our guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your proudest moment at Loughborough?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my proudest moments at Loughborough is any time the Business Development & Events team comes together to deliver a large-scale event. One example of this is the Loughborough International Athletics which is a 1 day competition featuring both track and field events with teams competing from across the country. That moment at the end of the day when we regroup for a celebration and a team photo is something I always look forward to – it might sound cheesy, but it gives me a real sense of pride in what we\u2019ve accomplished together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which University value<\/a>\u00a0do you most resonate with and why?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creative. I enjoy projects that involve creative thinking – whether that\u2019s developing new ways to present sports or enhancing the spectator experience. Creativity also plays a big role in problem solving, which is a daily part of my job. While I don\u2019t always have the perfect solution immediately, I really value the creativity that comes from talking through ideas with colleagues. There\u2019s generally always a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell us something you do outside of work that we might not know about?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve been a governor at my local infant school for the past five years, and for two of those years, I chaired the Resources Committee, which is responsible for overseeing the school\u2019s finances. This role has given me the opportunity to contribute to an important part of my local community, while also helping me develop greater confidence in strategic-level thinking. One of the most rewarding aspects has been the school visits, where we engage directly with teachers and children – those moments really bring the role to life and remind me why the work is so meaningful (and the children do come out with some very comical one-liners!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your favourite quote?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me.\u201d – Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to feature in \u20185 Minutes With\u2019, or you work with someone who you think would be great to include, please email Lilia Boukikova at L.Boukikova@lboro.ac.uk<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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