Sports Grounds Person (Skilled)

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Active Lifestyle & Sport

Location
Egham

Salary
£27,272 per annum - including London Allowance

This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Post Type
Full Time

Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Sunday 05 May 2024

Reference
0424-116

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 the post of Sports Grounds Person (skilled) in the Active Lifestyle and Sport Team.

At Royal Holloway University, Active Lifestyle and Sport is an essential element of the student experience and belonging.  The Active Lifestyle & Sport team is responsible for encouraging participation in sport, health, and fitness activities across campus to enhance student, staff, and visitor wellbeing, whilst working closely with both Student Life colleagues and the Students’ Union. It is not only about running facilities but also about the activities and programmes that are delivered to build a sense of belonging and community at Royal Holloway.   

Active Lifestyle and Sport is committed to delivering effective physical activity services that enrich the student experience. To contribute to the emerging RH2030s Strategy, your focus will be on supporting opportunities to play sport in our outdoor facilities to enhance the student experience and build community engagement with local community clubs and teams.  Your role will focus on the managing and maintaining high-quality facilities for a range of sporting requirements across campus to enhance student, staff and visitor experience. This post will contribute to the delivery of the sports grounds plans and associated programs of work, to an exceptionally high standard, under the supervision of the Sports Grounds Manager.

We would like to fill the role as quickly as possible to ensure support for our Sports Grounds Manager. 

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 

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

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Adam Sams [email protected]  

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [email protected]  

Please quote the reference: 0424-116

Closing Date:   23:59, 5 May 2024

Interview Date: To be Confirmed  

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.

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 .