Sports Operation Manager

University is more than lectures and lie-ins. Our aim to make UWE Bristol one of the most active universities in the country by encouraging more students and staff to take part in active lifestyles.

We have an impressive range of world-class sport and fitness facilities spread over three locations. But we need an outstanding manager to provide direction and inspirational leadership to over 20 staff in the Operations team that ensure the smooth delivery of sports services and facilities.

To contribute to the strategic management and development of the department, including a significant input into the planning of improved facilities and services and overseeing the health and Safety compliance.

You will be ambitious and passionate about the impact sport can have on young adults and driven to improve the fitness and sporting opportunities for our students and staff.

You draw on your extensive experience of working in leisure operations to manage a large and diverse team assured in creating an inclusive environment in busy sports facility. An all-rounder with strong leadership and excellent communication skills.

You are a team player and get stuck in, the role is hands on which will require you to be on site as much as possible. You must be conscientious and adaptable and have a flexible approach to work and should be available to work evenings and weekends where necessary

You will be a collaborator maximising opportunity through partnerships, an organised, innovative problem-solver that can deal with a number of projects and tasks running concurrently, achieving objectives and meeting deadlines.

Why UWE Bristol?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have excellent transport links; we are within walking distance of two train stations, our bus terminus connects us to the local bus and metrobus network and we also have a range of cycling and changing facilities.

In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

• a generous holiday allowance of 27 days
• up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year
• career average pension schemes available for all staff groups
• 1^st month free to our Centre for Sport facilities for all new starters
• onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus
• option to participate in the cycle to work scheme

Further information:

To discuss the role, please contact Alex Isaac on 0117 328 6201 or email: Alex.Isaac@uwe.ac.uk

This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.

We’re hoping to hold interviews on 27 April 2023

This post is available on a job share basis.

This role is campus based for all of your time.

New appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.

This post requires enhanced DBS clearance.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.

Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.

UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

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