At the University of Nottingham, we are proud to be a Times and Sunday Times Sports University winner, with a strong history of success and sporting pedigree. Our community includes Olympic medallists and international-standard athletes among our students and alumni.

If you’d like to be part of our ambitious future; providing health, wellbeing, and exercise opportunities for our university community, we would love you to join our team of Sports Centre Assistants at our Jubilee Campus Sports Centre.

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals with commitment, flexibility, and a passion for customer care. You should be able to deliver excellent service, work independently and as part of a team, and be confident supporting general facility operations, event set-up and delivery, and providing safe supervision of customers.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including staff discounts, travel schemes, excellent training and personal development opportunities, and a generous holiday allowance of 27 days, plus standard bank holidays. You will also have access to leisure and childcare facilities across our campuses, as well as a contributory pension scheme.

This post is offered on a permanent contract, with the following 4-week rolling shift pattern. 

Week 1

Mon 1430-2245, Tues 1430-2245, Weds 1400-2245, Thurs 1430-2245 and Fri 1430-2245.

Week 2

Mon 1115-1930, Tues 1115-1930, Weds 1115-1930, Sat 0745-1515 and Sun 0745-1515.

Week 3

Mon 0645-1500, Weds 0645-1530, Thurs 0645-1500, Fri 0645-1500, Sat 1445-2215 and Sun 1445-2215.

Week 4

Tues 0645-1500, Weds 1115-1930, Thurs 1115-1930 and Fri 1115-1930.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Lauren Barker at lauren.barker@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted

All staff employed at Levels 1-3 will be eligible to claim unsocial hours (hours worked between 10pm and 6am) and weekend working enhancements. This payment will take the form of a 15% uplift for any time worked between 10pm and 6am and any hour(s) worked on a Saturday or Sunday.

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities