Nottingham Trent University
Job title:
Sports Operations Assistant (Student Placement)
Company
Nottingham Trent University
Job description
Be part of something bigger.
Doing things differently.
NTU Sport are committed to having 70% of students engaged in sport and physical activity by 2025. Join us on our mission.
Sports Operations Assistant – Placement Role
£21,224 + 12.5% Shift Allowance per annum (pro rata)
Fixed Term – 36 Weeks
Please note that this role is only open to current students on an NTU Sport undergraduate sandwich course, who have successfully completed Level 5 of their studies.
Applications from those not a current student in NTU Sport undergraduate sandwich courses will not be considered.
About the Role
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is committed to providing high quality sporting opportunities for its students and staff, irrespective of their experience. The NTU Sport commitment is to create a culture where regular participation in physical activity is the norm – thereby making a significant contribution to the wellbeing and academic achievement of the NTU community; a minimum of 70% of NTU students are regularly participating in physical activity by 2025.
Our facilities team are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our highly successful team of more than 50 sports staff dedicated to ensuring that an NTU student’s lifestyle is much more than lectures and lie-ins.
You will work across Nottingham Trent University’s two high quality sport sites which boast a range of different facilities including a Climbing Wall, Sports Hall, Squash Courts, 3G pitch, Grass Pitches, Fitness Suites and more.
About You
As a Sports Operations Assistant, you will be the main point of contact for all enquiries regarding our sports facilities and fitness suites. You will have a flexible approach and be professional in delivering exceptional customer service at all times.
Your main duties will include front of house for all NTU customers, assisting with telephone and booking enquiries, enrolling new members, processing bookings and payments, using a computerised booking system, administrative support, and the setting up of sports equipment.
You must be reliable and conscientious with great communication and organisation skills, good team work and willingness to work evenings and weekends is essential.
About Us
At NTU, we believe that sport is for everyone. That’s why we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where our students, staff and the people of Nottingham feel inspired, supported and part of a community.
Our core values are Pride, Unity and Respect, and these three pillars are embedded into everything we do at NTU Sport. From the way we deliver coaching and sports science support, to the way we design our world-class facilities, we are committed to developing a culture of inclusivity and respect.
Our determination to provide an outstanding service helped NTU secure 8th place in the British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) championship 2022-23, cementing NTU as a top 10 university for Sport.
Our Facilities
We have a fantastic range of sports facilities at our City campuses, including industry-standard gym equipment, a 10m climbing wall, a sports hall, dance studios and a sports therapy suite offering physiotherapy and sports massage.
Our Clifton campus is home to the Lee Westwood Sports Centre, a fully floodlit all-weather astro-turf pitch, three brand new squash courts, an exercise studio, sports hall, grass pitches and a newly refurbished fitness suite.
Our Equestrian Centre at Brackenhurst features both indoor and outdoor arenas and holds a variety of events throughout the year, including unaffiliated and affiliated dressage competitions, and unaffiliated show jumping.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Aaron Merrell (Duty Manager) at [email protected].
Join Us
- Hybrid working – we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You’re empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
- Flexibility – take ownership over how you get your work done. We’re open to different working patterns and approaches.
- 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- And a whole lot more…
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
This position is only open to post/undergraduate students of Nottingham Trent University where a work placement is required of the course. Applications from overseas students currently studying on a Tier 4 visa will be considered alongside other applications.
Please note that this role is only open to NTU students. Applications from those not a current student at NTU will not be considered.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
Expected salary
Location
Nottingham
Job date
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:30:26 GMT
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