Oliver Scanlan

First-Class Sports Coaching graduate from Northumbria University (2025) and elected Vice President for Sport, where I also serve as a Director and Trustee of the Students' Union. Chosen on a campaign focused on accessibility, integration, and engagement, I've led large scale events and reshaped league structures to boost participation and performance. I'm people focused and approachable in building trust with diverse groups and advocating for what matters to them.

Whether it's public speaking, committee work, or social media, I communicate with clarity and energy. I thrive under pressure, stay adaptable, and take pride in delivering outcomes that align with strong values. I'm driven to build a career in the charity sector, with a focus on operational excellence, wellbeing, and meaningful relationships.

Vice President for Sport, Director & Trustee at Northumbria University Students' Union (2025-07 – Present)

Lead the strategic development and delivery of university sport, aligning activity with organisational values and performance objectives. Assist in planning and delivering large-scale university and sporting events, coordinating logistics to ensure success. Engage with students through social media, student forums and committees to better understand their needs and deliver excellent service. Manage high-level stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.

• Founded a Netball Intramural League, delivering 150+ participants across 12 teams
• Designed and implemented a university-wide competitive sports framework, adopted institutionally to embed sport across academic schools
• Directed a Northumbria University Movember campaign, delivering record engagement and fundraising
• United 40 student sports clubs & societies
• Delivered multiple mass-participation events (140+ runners; 340+ cyclists; 130+ sea dip participants)
• Created and managed a campaign Instagram account generating 500 followers and 550k views (@movember_northumbria on Instagram)
• Raised a record-breaking £23,000
• Increased student sport participation to the highest level in university history (2,731 student sports team member)
• Supported student safety and lifestyle initiatives through a student council partnership, delivering improved travel solutions and promoting the SafeZone app

North-East Student Chair Officer, BUCS at British Universities & College Sport (2025-09 – Present)

• Contribute to a National BUCS Advisory Group shaping national student sport strategy, policy and operations
• Delivered live podcasting and public speaking to 500+ delegates at a National BUCS Conference (Sport.H.E Podcast)
• Serve as a BUCS Administrator for Northumbria University, overseeing team sheet, fixtures, transport, and team documentation

Multi-Sport Coach at Genius Tuition (2024-03 – 2025-03)

• Oversaw Holiday Sports Camps for children aged 5–10, managing enrolments of up to 60 participants
• Designed and led a range of inclusive games and activities, fostering teamwork, enjoyment, and engagement while ensuring safe daily operations
• Supported disadvantaged children by coordinating the provision of free school meals during holiday periods, promoting wellbeing

International Volunteer at IVHQ (2024-06 – 2024-07)

• Led English classes for over 90 children aged eight to ten in Tanzania for two weeks
• Facilitated engaging lessons to enhance language skills, and comprehension
• Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage student participation
• Adapted to challenging conditions to deliver valuable learning experiences for students
• Worked with local community outreach programs to provide food for families in need

Sports Placement Coaching at Turing Scheme (2022-04 – 2022-05)

Competitive selection to attend; gained diverse experience across multiple sectors of the sports industry. Completed practical placements and training in lifeguarding, strength and conditioning, surf instruction, and delivering sport programmes in local primary and secondary schools.

BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching – Northumbria University (2022 – 2025)

Level 3, Extended Diploma in Sport, Sport Studies – Bishop Burton College (2020 – 2022)

GCSEs – Longcroft School and Sixth Form College (2015 – 2020)