Sports Operations Assistant Manager

Royal Holloway; Egham; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager for Sports Operations. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow in leisure management within a supportive environment. You will be responsible for managing sports facilities, ensuring safety, and delivering exceptional customer service. The position promises a competitive rewards package, including generous leave and training opportunities. If you're passionate about sports and leadership, this role could be your next career step in a beautiful campus setting near London.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Help with eyesight testing

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the leisure industry is essential.
• Ability to manage a team towards industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of sports facilities.
• Provide excellent customer service and exceed service targets.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Experience

Team Management

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Leisure Management

Job description

Salary
£28,928 per annum - including London Allowance

Post Type
Full Time

Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Sunday 30 March 2025

Reference
0325-046

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Full-Time, Permanent

Applications are invited for full time Assistant Manager – Sports Operations in the Active Lifestyle & Sport Department.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a strong career in leisure management within an excellent working environment. We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills and leadership experience. The post holders will be responsible for the efficient and safe day-to-day operation of all our sports facilities, providing excellent customer service and helping the team exceed service targets.

Candidates for this role should have previous experience in the leisure industry, will ideally already hold relevant qualifications, and be able to demonstrate the ability to manage a team towards industry best practice standards. A commitment to ongoing personal and team development is essential, and professional development will be supported with training opportunities relevant to the role provided.

This post is based in Egham, Surrey, where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

In return, we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans, and help with the cost of eyesight testing.
• Free parking

For queries on the application process, the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [e-mail]

Please quote the reference: 0325-046

Closing Date: 23:59, 30 March 2025

This position is not eligible for hybrid working.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.