BUCS & add-victor Partner Up to Empower Student-Athletes’ Career Success
add-victor is proud to announce a groundbreaking multi-year partnership with British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS), the UK’s national organising body for student sport.
This joint effort marks a significant step forward in supporting student-athletes in their ongoing professional development, and as they transition from university sport into a corporate career.
With over 150 affiliated institutions and 120,000 student-athletes under its umbrella, BUCS has long been committed to delivering exceptional student sporting experiences. Now, through its collaboration with add-victor, it brings a new dimension to BUCS’s mission by focusing on employability, leadership, and personal development. As the leading career platform for high-achievers from sports and military backgrounds, add-victor connects desirable talent with top employers. add-victor will be leveraging its extensive network of industry-leading employers and strategic partners to unlock exclusive professional development and career opportunities for Student-Athletes.
What This Means for Student-Athletes & BUCS Institutions
Through this collaboration, Student-Athletes across the UK will now gain free and unlimited access to:
- A dedicated digital platform focused on delivering diverse career pathways in which Student-Athletes and graduates can thrive
- Direct connectivity with top employers offering internship, graduate and future opportunities for high-performing talent with exceptional transferable skills
- Exclusive online workshops focused on developing employability, leadership, and career readiness (more details below)
- Bespoke career resources designed to help Student-Athletes stand out in the job market, with insights across CV production, interview preparation, networking, interesting sectors and more
- Access to industry professionals who understand the value and challenges of being a Student-Athlete, and offer 1-to-1 personalised career planning and ongoing support
New Employability Workshop Series
Launching from the end of March, BUCS and add-victor will be delivering a five-part fortnightly workshop series, aiming to offer Student-Athletes unique insights into how to develop their professional skills and aid their transition into any future workplace.
- Unleashing the leader within you
- How to become a master of networking at your university and the wider sector
- How to manage and maximise your time efficiently
- How to effectively deal with conflict resolution
- How to present Committee roles on CVs and in interviews / future opportunities
Registration will open soon...
A Shared Vision for Student-Athletes Empowerment
This partnership is rooted in a shared vision: to empower Student-Athletes to harness the transferable skills gained through sports and unlock exciting career opportunities.
"Student-Athletes bring a unique mindset and skill set to the professional world, and we’re thrilled to embark on this new collaboration with BUCS. We aim to provide unparalleled support to the next generation as they transition from university sport into their chosen career.”
Steve White-Cooper | Founder & CEO, add-victor Ltd
"We’re incredibly proud to be recognised as BUCS Official Career Partner for Student-Athletes; this collaboration reinforces our shared commitment to supporting individuals to develop their professional skills, understand their immense value to employers, and access exciting opportunities throughout their studies and beyond graduation. We look forward to launching our new workshop programme, furthering our positive impact across the Higher and Further Education sectors.”
Alex Turnbull |Head of Partnerships, Engagement & Business Intelligence, add-victor Ltd
“We’re delighted to begin our collaboration with add-victor. We have a unique array of talented individuals competing in our competitions who through sport have developed the skills needed to support them in their career. I look forward to seeing how this partnership will positively enhance our sector.”
Will Roberts | CEO, BUCS
Employer Engagement
The add-victor and BUCS synergy also offers a unique opportunity for employers to access a pool of talented individuals with unparalleled drive and determination. Organisations will be connected with one of the largest, and most desirable, student populations and next generation of leaders in the UK, and be able to present exciting graduate opportunities and contribute to engaging workshops.
Join the Movement
Whether you’re a Student-Athlete eager to explore your career potential or an employer looking for exceptional talent, we’re here to help you unlock your next chapter.
For more information on this collaboration or for any partnership enquires, please contact Alex, our Head of Partnerships, Engagement & Business Intelligence on aturnbull@add-victor.com; and for general enquires, please contact us at info@add-victor.com.
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About BUCS
British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is the national organising body for higher education sport in the UK. Representing over 150 universities and colleges, BUCS is dedicated to delivering exceptional sporting experiences and supporting student-athlete development.
About add-victor
add-victor is a leading recruitment specialist connecting elite athletes, Student-Athletes, and military veterans with exciting job opportunities across multiple industries. With a commitment to unlocking transferable excellence, add-victor empowers individuals to thrive in the workforce.