Sport Centre Assistant


Company:	Keele University
Salary:	from £13.45 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Keele University, ST5 5BG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	14 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Opportunity

This post represent an exciting opportunity for an individual to join a team of staff at Keele University Sport Centre. The prime function of the Sports Centre is to promote health and wellbeing by providing excellent sport and exercise opportunities for our Students, Staff and Local community.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a range of duties in all areas of the facilities, which will include cleaning, control of facilities, assembling and dismantling of equipment. You will be responsible for overseeing the general safety and behaviour of users to prevent injury, misuse and damage to facilities.

An awareness of health and safety is essential, and the candidate will also be willing to work towards a First Aid at Work certificate and once qualified assist in carrying out first aid.

The successful candidate will enjoy making a difference to every person who walks through our doors, displaying strong communication and excellent customer service. You will ensure that the sports centre is always presented at its best providing a safe and clean environment.

This post will typically work 5 days out of 7 in a working week.

Typical shift pattern:

Monday 3pm-10.30pm

Tuesday 3pm-10.30pm

Wednesday 3pm-10.30pm

Friday 7.30am-3pm

Saturday 9am-6pm

Please note shift patterns may be subject to change

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave

• Excellent staff pension scheme

• Access to continued personal, professional and career development

• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery

• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site

• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Michael Huss m.d.huss@keele.ac.uk Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 14th October 2026

Interviews will be held on: 5th November 2026

Post reference: KU00005348

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