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Campus Infrastructure and Operational Support Services - Sport

University of Exeter - Sports Office

Location: Devon, Exeter
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
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:

  • 39 days leave per year
  • options for flexible working
  • numerous discounts at leading retailers
  • onsite gyms on all of our campus’ 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

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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