Duty Manager (Chapel Gate)

About the role

SportBU is seeking an enthusiastic and pro-active team player to support the running of the 65 acre Chapel Gate site. Following significant investment in the facilities, the operational team is growing to help oversee the smooth operation of the site.

The postholder will act as a Duty Manager on a regular shift basis ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services and procedures at Chapel Gate to the wide range of BU and community teams/clubs that are based there. The post holder will work closely with the General Manger supporting the daily operational function whilst working with the wider SportBU team in looking at how income can be maximised and efficiencies created.

You will be experienced in working in multi-faceted leisure environments and have good knowledge of health & safety requirements. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to be assertive when required and use your initiative and creativity to take advantage of business opportunities.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’sPoints Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

We are committed to providing a safe environment for all students and staff. This position is required to undertake regulated activity and therefore is subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. Further information on BU’s safeguarding policies on safeguarding vulnerable groups can be found online.

About the department

Our Office of the Vice-Chancellor (OVC) serves as the hub of academic and administrative leadership, driving strategic planning and the execution of our vision. We work closely with the University Executive Team (UET) and the University Leadership Team (ULT) to drive a range of corporate activities across BU and ensure the smooth running of the university. The OVC also encompasses central functions working across BU, such as business continuity and policy and public affairs.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.

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