Duty Officer

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Induction and development support

Job summary

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is seeking to recruit for the Physical Wellbeing Team in Liverpool. The role leads the day-to-day running of facilities while delivering strategic development in staff, participation and healthy lifestyles to students, staff and the community. Closing date 1 October 2026.

Salary£26,707–£31,236 per year, depending on experience, with LJMU benefits and pension scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to LJMU Strategy 2030 and to promote

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience in physical activity, wellbeing, sport, exercise or health-related environments.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues and systems in sport.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and effective day-to-day running of the sport facilities.
• Take ownership of strategic projects and staff development.
• Support departmental strategy and community engagement initiatives.

Skills

Wellbeing experience

Sport and fitness

Health and safety (sport)

Education

HNC or HND in relevant subject

Job description

Closing date: 1 October 2026
Location: Liverpool
Region: North West
Employment type: Other
Salary: £26,707 - £31,236

Description

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. Join Liverpool John Moores University's Physical Wellbeing Team and play a pivotal role in delivering an outstanding student, staff and community experience within our Sport Building. This is far more than a traditional operations role. Alongside leading the safe and effective day-to-day running of our facilities, you will take ownership of strategic projects and a specialist development area such as staff development, strategic planning, participation, healthy lifestyles, sport development, events or community engagement. As part of a supportive team committed to developing talent, you will have opportunities to lead initiatives, analyse impact, contribute to departmental strategy, and build the skills and experience needed for future career progression. A HNC or HND in a relevant subject, equivalent qualification, or proven track record of broad substantial relevant experience demonstrating general knowledge of technical or professional practice is essential. You will also need experience of working in physical activity, wellbeing, sport, exercise, fitness, health or associated environment as well as knowledge of issues and systems relating to health and safety in sport and/or associated sectors. If you are passionate about people, wellbeing, customer experience and creating positive change, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career while helping shape the future of physical wellbeing at LJMU. In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

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