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.
You will support day-to-day operations on a range of on and off Campus facilities. This will include:
- Monitoring safe practice for indoor sports activities.
- Setting up equipment for indoor sports activities and outdoor pitches. - Some basic domestic and housekeeping duties.
- 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.
This role requires the successful candidate to work regular patterns of shift work, at a variety of venues.
** Please see the job details document attached to this vacancy on our website for details of shift patterns currently available **
The sites are open between 06:45am – 10:15pm and cover for other team members may occasionally be required; this will be agreed between the team as needed.
The Sport Services Team
Sport Hallam sits within Student Success, responsible for operating four sport facilities including:
Sheffield Hallam Sports Park
Sheffield Hallam City Athletics Stadium
City Gym
We also offer a wide range of sport and physical activity programmes and services for our students, staff and local community.
With a team of approximately 45 contracted members of staff, with a further support team of 60+, you will become part of a workforce passionate about transforming lives through sport and physical activity.
For more information please check out: www.shu.ac.uk/sport
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Facilities Operations Assistant
Company: Sheffield Hallam University
Salary: £27,241 to £27,865 a year
Hours: Part-time
Location: Sheffield, S1 1WB
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 22 Oct 2026
Closing date: 8 Nov 2026
Summary
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.
You will support day-to-day operations on a range of on and off Campus facilities. This will include:
- Monitoring safe practice for indoor sports activities.
- Setting up equipment for indoor sports activities and outdoor pitches. - Some basic domestic and housekeeping duties.
- 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.
Shift pattern
This role requires the successful candidate to work regular patterns of shift work, at a variety of venues.
** Please see the job details document attached to this vacancy on our website for details of shift patterns currently available **
The sites are open between 06:45am – 10:15pm and cover for other team members may occasionally be required; this will be agreed between the team as needed.
The Sport Services Team
Sport Hallam sits within Student Success, responsible for operating four sport facilities including:
Sheffield Hallam Sports Park
Sheffield Hallam City Athletics Stadium
City Gym
Pearson Gym
We also offer a wide range of sport and physical activity programmes and services for our students, staff and local community.
With a team of approximately 45 contracted members of staff, with a further support team of 60+, you will become part of a workforce passionate about transforming lives through sport and physical activity.
For more information please check out: www.shu.ac.uk/sport
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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Facilities Operations Assistant in Sheffield employer: Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University is an exceptional employer for those passionate about children's nursing and education. With a commitment to high-quality, research-informed teaching, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive community that values innovation and collaboration. The university offers a range of benefits, including enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme, and provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development within the vibrant field of health and social care.
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