Operations Assistant

Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

University of Exeter Sports Office in Streatham Sports Park is seeking an Operations Assistant for a full-time, permanent role. Salary starts from £25,528 to £26,694 on Grade B, with a £2,142 pa shift allowance.

The role involves safe operation of three sites, lifeguarding where qualified, gym supervision, equipment setup/teardown, and maintaining cleanliness. First aid is essential; training provided if needed.

Qualifications

• First aid qualification is essential for the role.
• NPLQ and/or Level 2 Gym qualification desirable but not essential.
• Experience in similar environment and dealing with a varied cross-section of customers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient, safe operation of three sites and high service standards across facilities.
• Lifeguard duties where qualified; set ups and take downs of equipment.
• Supervise gyms and maintain cleanliness across facilities.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements; proactive and detail-oriented.

Skills

First aid

Lifeguarding

Teamwork

Job description

About The Role

Operations Assistant

This full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.

The starting salary will be from £25,528 to £26,694 on Grade B, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. Plus additional pro rata shift allowance of £2,142 pa.

We are looking for enthusiastic sport-minded professionals to join our team as an Operations Assistant at the University of Exeter Sports Office.

This position will be based at Streatham Sports Park. Therefore, an NPLQ and/or Level 2 Gym qualification would be desirable (but not essential) for this role.

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 (where qualified), set ups and take downs of all equipment, supervising the gyms 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.

First aid qualification is essential for the role; we will provide training if you do not have it currently.

Further information

Please contact Matthew Larkins, [e-mail]

About The Division

In collaboration with the academic Faculties, the Education and Academic Services (EAS) Directorate provides all of the key administration and education support and enhancing activities that underpin the student experience from Welcome Week to Graduation. Service divisions within EAS include Education and Student Support, Learning Experience and Innovation, Faculty and Cornwall Operations, Sport and Wellbeing.

About Us

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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How we can help

If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024.