At a Glance
- Tasks: Support safe and efficient operations of sports facilities while assisting the Duty Supervisor.
- Company: Join a vibrant team at Sport Hallam, part of Student Success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunities for shift work across various venues with career growth potential.
- Why this job: Engage with diverse individuals and contribute to a positive sporting environment.
- Qualifications: Proactive attitude and excellent communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27319 - 27319 £ per year.
Working within the Sport Operations Team, you will be assisting the onsite Duty Supervisor to support safe and efficient provision of Sport Hallam facilities and services. As a Facilities Operations Assistant, you will play an important part in delivering excellent student and customer support to all our stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
- Monitor safe practice for indoor sports activities.
- Set up equipment for indoor sports activities and outdoor pitches.
- Perform basic domestic and housekeeping duties.
- Provide hospitality and front‑of‑house service.
We are looking for someone who is proactive and will contribute effectively to a can‑do culture. You will enjoy seeking solutions to problems and challenges, working dynamically and being flexible in line with service need. This role presents an opportunity to work with a wide selection of people including sports professionals and elite athletes, coaches, members of the community and complete beginners who are new to sport, fitness and/or physical activity, so being personable and supportive to a diverse range of needs is essential.
At the heart of our offering, you will need to demonstrate high standards of customer service, excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively across the whole staff team. These roles require the successful candidates to work regular patterns of shift work at a variety of venues. The sites are open between 8:30 am – 10:15 pm and cover for other team members may occasionally be required; this will be agreed between the team as needed.
The Sport Services Team operates four sport facilities. You will be contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country. If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the LGPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available.
For this job, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/type of job at Sheffield Hallam. The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK. We welcome applications for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements.
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