Duty Manager

Education and Academic Services - Sport

This new full-time post is available on a permanent basis, to start as soon as possible.

Summary of the role

Within the hugely successful University of Exeter Sports Office, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced sport professional to join our team of Duty Managers.

The position will be based at the Sports Park on a rota basis including weekends and evenings, with an expectation to be available for cover at our two additional sites, St Lukes Sports Centre and Cornwall House Swimming Pool.

Experience of working in a similar environment and dealing with a varied cross-section of customers is essential along with an awareness of health and safety issues. An NPLQ will be essential or a willingness to undertake this qualification ASAP.

A supportive, proactive approach with a desire to succeed is of equal importance.

You will be responsible for managing a team of Operational Assistants, Health and Fitness Consultants and part time staff whilst on shift to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the Sports Park and other sites when working at them.

Please note that all applications must be completed by filling out the University online application form. Applications after the deadline date, CV’s and applications other than through the University process will not be considered.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings). 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 39 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

For further information, please contact David Jarvis Operations Manager on email [email protected] or telephone (01392) 724496