Centre Assistant

University of the West of England; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university as a Centre Assistant, providing essential support for sports programs and facilities. You will ensure a welcoming environment for students and visitors while managing equipment and enforcing safety protocols. This role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Generous Leave

Pension Schemes

Retail Discounts

Onsite Nursery

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals with an interest in sport.
• Effective communication skills with diverse groups.
• Understanding of equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide smooth operation of the centre and facilities.
• Deliver professional customer-focused service.
• Enforce Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Job description

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About This Role

Provide the smooth operation of the centre, its facilities, activity programmes as well as administrative support to UWE Bristol Sport programs and the operations department at UWE Bristol Sport.

Deliver a professional and customer-focused service to all students, staff, and visitors, making them feel welcomed and valued, ensuring that their first interaction at UWE Bristol Sport is positive. This includes supporting setup and takedown of equipment, supervision, and control of customers using the facilities.

Enforcement of Health & Safety regulations and normal operating procedures is also required.

Three part-time roles are available, based at the Centre Reception, with hours as outlined below. Flexibility to work additional hours as needed is expected.

Working Hours

• Post 1: Monday 2.40-10.10pm (all year, 7 hrs), Wednesday 3-9pm (Term Time, 6 hrs), Sunday 2.20-8.20pm (all year, 6 hrs)
• Post 2: Thursday 7am-3pm (all year, 7.5 hrs), Friday 3-8pm (Term Time, 5 hrs)
• Post 3: Friday 2.40-10.10pm (all year, 7 hrs), Sunday 8.50am-2.35pm (all year, 5.75 hrs), Monday 7-10am (all year, 3 hrs)

About You

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with an interest in sport who enjoy working in a customer-facing environment. Effective communication skills with diverse groups, initiative, understanding of equal opportunities, and a positive attitude are essential.

Location

This role is based at our vibrant Frenchay campus, equipped with modern facilities to support your success.

Why UWE Bristol?

As one of the largest higher education providers in the South West, with a diverse community of students and staff, UWE Bristol offers numerous benefits including competitive pay, generous leave, pension schemes, retail discounts, onsite nursery, and development opportunities.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including global majority candidates and individuals with disabilities, as we are a Disability Confident employer.

Additional Information

For informal discussions, contact Naomi Harrison at 0117 3286208 or [e-mail]. Interviews are scheduled at Frenchay Campus. This is a full-time, permanent role working 35.5 hours per week, campus-based, requiring enhanced DBS clearance. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visas.

Application Advice

Please complete the application form promptly, detailing how your skills and experience meet each criterion in the Person Specification with specific examples. We will notify shortlisted candidates via email.