Sports and Grounds Assistant

The Sports Service is seeking a number of enthusiastic, pro-active and customer-focused individuals to join our friendly team as we expand to meet operational and business demand. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sports and fitness operations, with a keen eye for detail and excellent customer service skills.

The role holder will be part of the team responsible for creating a safe, clean and welcoming environment for individuals, clubs and organisations using University sports and fitness facilities on a day-to-day basis. They will also support the operation of busy match and event days at both external (hockey, athletics, tennis, rugby and cricket) facilities as well as at the University Sports Centre. The role holder may also assist with organising or delivering some sports and fitness activities as part of our education and community programmes.

Candidates should have a helpful and positive attitude, excellent communication skills, possess strong organisational and time management skills, and be able to work confidently under their own initiative or with direction.

The ideal candidate will have previous work experience in a sports centre, leisure or grounds environment and be confident using booking or similar IT systems. Training will be given in relation to the specific system used by the Sports Service.

The role covers all our sites including the University Sports Centre, Wilberforce Road Sports Ground, Fenners Cricket Ground, the Indoor Cricket School and University Rugby Ground.

This Full-time position will follow a variable shift pattern, including early mornings, late evenings and weekends. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the Apply button above.

If you have any questions which are not covered by the Further Information document or the Sports Website, please e-mail recruitment@sport.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference DG42116 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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