| Location: | Devon, Exeter |
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| Salary: | The starting salary will be from £25,528 per annum on Grade B, depending on qualifications and experience |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 26th March 2026 |
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| Closes: | 16th April 2026 |
| Job Ref: | U45360 |
This full-time permanent post is available to start immediately.
Summary of the role/position
Pro-rata salary: 25,528 per annum plus additional pro-rata shift allowance of £2,100 pa
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic sport-minded professional to join our team as an Operational Assistant at the University of Exeter Sports Office.
This position will include working at the Sports Office’s three sites: St Lukes Sports Centre, Cornwall House Outdoor Swimming Pool and, if required, the Sports Park (Streatham Campus), providing cover for the Duty Manager during periods of annual leave and sickness, as required. Therefore an NPLQ, Pool Plant Operators Certificate and a First Aid at Work qualification are essential for this role, and training will be supported once contracted if these are not already held.
Working as part of a team you will be responsible for the efficient, safe operation of the three sites and for delivering high standards of service across all facilities. This will include lifeguarding, delivering high levels of customer service, setting up and putting equipment, and maintaining cleanliness of all facilities.
Experience of working in a similar environment and dealing with a varied cross-section of customers is desirable along with an awareness of health and safety issues.
A proactive approach, an eye for detail and a team-minded attitude with a desire to succeed is of equal importance.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
The University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Further information
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Duncan Norris, d.norris@exeter.ac.uk or (01392) 727602.
Applications should be made via our website. For more information and to apply online please go to www.exeter.ac.uk/jobs;
Please quote reference number U45360 in any correspondence.
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