Duty Officer

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Student Engagement and Sport - Active Lifestyle and Sport
Location:  Egham
Salary:  £24,815 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 GMT on Tuesday 02 January 2024
Reference:  1123-497

Full Time, Permanent

Applications are invited for full time Duty Officers in the Active Lifestyle & Sport Department.

Are you looking for a step up into leisure management? 

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a strong career in leisure management within an excellent working environment. We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills and leadership experience. The post holders will be responsible for the efficient and safe day to day operation of all our sports facilities, providing excellent customer service and helping the team exceed service targets. Duty Officers will have the ability to lead a large team consisting of Sports Centre Assistants.. 

Candidates for this role should have previous experience in the leisure industry, will ideally already hold relevant qualifications, and be able to demonstrate the ability to manage a team towards industry best practice standards. A commitment to ongoing personal and team development is essential and professional development will be supported and training opportunities relevant to the role provided.

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 

This 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 the Sports Facilities Operations Manager, Becci Gilbert via [email protected] or +44 (0)1784 443 892.

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

Please quote the reference: 1123-497

Closing Date:   23:59, 2 January 2024

Interview Date: Week commencing 15 January 2024

Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration and the pro-rata salary will not meet the minimum threshold set by UK Visas and Immigration. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited 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 .