Operations Assistant
at University of Exeter Armed Forces Covenant Disability Confident Employer UK Skilled Worker Employer Defence Employer Recognition Gold
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About the job
- Careers Site Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date: 28 Oct 2026
- Internal Advertising End DateInternal Advertising End Date: Not Specified
- All LocationsAll Locations: Exeter All Locations is a required field
- All DepartmentsAll Departments: Not Specified All Departments is a required field
- Type of ContractType of Contract: Permanent
- Advertising SalarySalary Details: from £25,528 on Grade B, plus additional pro rata shift allowance of £2,142 pa
- About The Role
- Operations Assistant This full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis. The starting salary will be from £25,528 to £26,694 on Grade B, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. Plus additional pro rata shift allowance of £2,142 pa. We are looking for enthusiastic sport-minded professionals to join our team as an Operations Assistant at the University of Exeter Sports Office. This position will be based at Streatham Sports Park. Therefore, an NPLQ and/or Level 2 Gym qualification would be desirable (but not essential) for this role. Working as part of a team you will be responsible for the efficient, safe operation of the three sites and for delivering high standards of service across all facilities. This will include lifeguarding (where qualified), set ups and take downs of all equipment, supervising the gyms and maintaining cleanliness of all facilities. Experience of working in a similar environment and dealing with a varied cross-section of customers is desirable along with an awareness of health and safety issues. A proactive approach, an eye for detail and a team-minded attitude with a desire to succeed is of equal importance. Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. Further information Please contact Matthew Larkins, dutymanager.sport@exeter.ac.uk
- About The Division
- Education and Academic Services In collaboration with the academic Faculties, the Education and Academic Services (EAS) Directorate provides all of the key administration and education support and enhancing activities that underpin the student experience from Welcome Week to Graduation. Service divisions within EAS include Education and Student Support, Learning Experience and Innovation, Faculty and Cornwall Operations, Sport and Wellbeing.
- About Us
- Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive. You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. Why our colleagues love working here
- Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
- Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
- Competitive pension contributions
- A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do How We Can Help Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024. Apply Share
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