Sport and Active Health Business Operations Manager

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

At Christ Church we care about sport, health, fitness and general wellbeing. We have invested in multi-million-pound facilities, including our University Sport Centre with a double sports hall, state of the art spin studio, gym and fitness facilities. Our newly refurbished gym is packed with modern fitness equipment, and we offer a wide range of fitness classes, personal training and an exercise referral service. We also deliver amazing programmes and interventions for physical activity and wellbeing, including an innovative mobile app that tracks steps and rewards with prizes!

In addition, we run academic sessions, sports team training sessions and fixtures at polo farm sports centre and the University’s sports centre as well as at Stodmarsh playing fields. All of which require our staff to cover and assist.

The Sport & Active Health Business Operations Manager will have responsibility for the running of the operational and facilities aspects of the department and supporting the Delivery team with event delivery.

Join our dedicated and passionate team, providing quality facilities and services for the students and staff of the University as well as the local community and partner organisations.

We are looking for experienced Sports Centre Facilities Managers with knowledge of business systems and a passion for sports, fitness and wellbeing to join our vibrant, friendly and knowledgeable team, encouraging them to thrive and promote creativity and a sense of belonging as we provide a huge range of active health opportunities to students, staff and external members.

How will you work?
This role is predominantly based in the Sports Centre with occasional visits to Polo Farm and Stodmarsh.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 29th of July 2024
Interviews are to be held: W/C 2nd of September 2024

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Caroline Demetriou, 01227 923793, caroline.demetriou@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number JOB REF. REQ05173

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you.
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Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

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