Operations Assistant (Sports Operations)

The above role is available on a full-time, permanent basis. About the roleWithin the hugely successful University of Exeter Sports Office, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced sport professional to join our team of Operational Assistants. The position will be based at the Sports Park on a rota basis including weekends and evenings. There is an expectation to work across 3 sites when required which includes Cornwall House Swimming pool and St Luke’s Sports Centre. This will be a full-time (36.5 hrs), permanent position starting ASAP. About youExperience of working in a similar environment and dealing with a varied cross-section of customers is essential along with an awareness of health and safety issues. An NPLQ will be essential or a willingness to undertake this qualification ASAP. A supportive, proactive approach with a desire to succeed is of equal importance. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the Sports Park and other sites when working at them by following guidance from a team of Duty Managers. The University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. BenefitsWe offer some fantastic benefits including: 39 days leave per year options for flexible working numerous discounts at leading retailers onsite gyms on all of our campuses and a cycle to work scheme sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England For further information, please contact our team of Duty Managers at dutymanager.sport@exeter.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 724452. Please note that all applications must be completed by filling out the University online application form. Applications after the deadline date, CV’s and applications other than through the University process will not be considered.