An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the team in "The Club House" located in the David Ross Sports Village. The Club House offers a branded coffee experience alongside fresh, nutritious food served every lunch and evening. 

We are looking for people who are passionate about food and delivering great service for every customer and will proactively go out of their way to exceed customer expectations. 

About you:

As a member of our team, you will have a positive and energetic approach and be a colleague that the team look forward to working with and building strong relationships with others to accomplish tasks and shared goals. You will have an eye for detail and aim to deliver the exceptional operational standards required, particularly at busy service times. 

Further details about the duties and responsibilities can be found on the attached job role profile.

Available positions:

Hours of work 15 per week (2 shifts/2days per week, mainly Saturday and Sunday) between the hours of 7:00am-7:30pm, on a permanent 52 weeks of the year rolling contract. Flexibility will be required.

These positions will attract 15% pay uplift allowance for hours worked at the weekend.

These are permanent positions with the expectation to work throughout the full calendar year (including outside of term and student vacation periods).

Out of terms working hours- Out of term time the facility will operate adjusted opening hours to accommodate events. Colleagues will be expected to work on a different working pattern, usually between the hours of 7.00am-5:30pm. Flexibility will be required, further information will be provided at the interview stage. 

What we offer-  

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• An excellent holiday allowance: For staff on fractional contracts- working during university term times, paid leave is paid on Christmas, summer and easter. 
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support. 
• Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.
• Free on-site parking on weekends.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

The successful candidates for these posts will be expected to attend the Estates and Facilities training courses which run Monday to Friday mornings. Further details will be given at interview.  

The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes.

For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 30 Apr 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

Your role as a Gardener/Groundworker

Based at either the Highfields Sports Ground or Jubilee Campus this is a full time, permanent role within the award-winning Landscape & grounds team. Main duties will include assisting with the maintenance of a wide range of sports grounds areas to a high standard including marking out playing surfaces and maintaining turf and artificial surfaces. Other duties will include the preparation, care and maintenance of amenity landscapes areas across all university grounds including planting perennials, shrubs, supporting events such as Graduations & open days. Candidates should be highly motivated, professional and be able to work with minimal supervision. You will be qualified to NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in amenity horticulture or Sports Ground practices, or a related discipline or have substantial relevant experience and can operate a wide range of powered machinery including tractors and other equipment used in Sports grounds maintenance & Amenity horticulture. Due to the frequency with which the post holder will drive between university sites a full current driving licence is essential for this role. The post requires driving university vehicles including tractors around and between university sites.

Further details regarding the duties for the post can be found on the attached job role profile.

What we offer-

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Permanent contract working either during term time or 52 weeks of the year.
• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro-rota), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
• Uniform provides plus the tools you need to do a great job. 
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work 
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more.

This position is offered on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full time, 36.25 hours per week to be worked 5 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 3.30pm) with flexibility to work weekends as required. Job share arrangements may be considered. 

Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview. 

The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes. Informal enquiries may be addressed to our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted. Please quote ref. NHE982426

Closing Date: 06 May 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

Building Attendant 

The University of Nottingham has been providing an outstanding student experience for over 140 years and is a leading university of worldwide significance with established campuses in UK, China and Malaysia.

About the Role & Team:

This role will support the day-to-day running of any of our University Sites/buildings, including portering and setting up classrooms and meeting rooms across our campuses to meet customer requirements. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, providing information and assistance where required and will be responsible for locking and unlocking buildings and testing fire alarms. Please note this is a supportive post based at the City Hospital, but with the expectation to support at other campuses on request.

Other duties include the collection and delivery of internal mail, identifying and reporting maintenance issues, inspecting fixtures and fittings, and ensuring that excellent customer service is provided at all times.

About You:

It is essential for this role that candidates have experience of working in a similar customer-facing environment and have some supervisory experience. Ideally, you will also have experience of setting up meeting rooms, knowledge of testing fire and security alarm systems and have cleaning experience gained within a similar environment.

Hours of work are 10 per week, worked mainly Monday and Tuesday between 11.30am and 5pm which includes a 1/2 hour break. Flexibility will be required.

This post will be offered on a permanent contract for 52 weeks of the year. Arrangements for job share would be considered. Further details regarding the duties for the post can be found on the attached job role profile.

What we offer:

• Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rota), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support. 
• Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job. 
• We are committed to staff development/provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities. 
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work 
• Access to all range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more see our benefits website

Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview.

The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 30 minutes.

For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 10 May 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

We are looking for an experienced and customer focused Facilities Team Leader to join our team at University Park. Main duties will include organising and supervising the Building Attendant and Cleaning Teams, inspecting the infrastructure of the buildings, reporting maintenance issues and setting up meeting rooms ensuring adequate supplies of consumables are available for teaching and conferences.

You will also lock and unlock designated areas of the buildings within your area of responsibility issuing and receiving keys from staff and contractors ensuring relevant policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. A large part of this role includes being the first point of contact for visitors to the area which includes dealing with large numbers of enquiries face to face, by phone and by e-mail ensuring excellent customer service is always achieved. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleaning standards within the area and will induct, train and supervise the cleaning team carrying out appraisal conversations as required.

Candidates should have experience of working in a similar customer facing environment and have relevant cleaning experience. You will also have experience of supervising staff and ideally have basic maintenance experience and knowledge of fire and security alarm systems. Further details regarding the duties for this post can be found on the attached job role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

What we offer:

· Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rota), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

· Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support.

· Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.

· We are committed to staff development/provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.

· Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work

· Access to all range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more see our benefits website

Hours of work are 36.25 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Monday to Friday) with hours worked between 1.45pm-10.00pm 

This is a permanent, full time post. The successful candidates for these posts will be expected to attend the Estates and Facilities training courses which run Monday to Friday mornings. Further details will be given at interview.  All of our vacancies are available to view at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx 

For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 15 May 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

About the Role/Team:

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people, who have a keen eye for detail and take pride in their work and who enjoy cleaning in a variety of areas to join our team of sports facility cleaners at the David Ross Sports Village based at University Park.

Main duties will include cleaning a wide range of areas/spaces and providing general and specialised cleaning within the building (offices, toilets, bathrooms, changing rooms, staff areas/rooms, corridors, stairwells, fitness facilities, Clinic etc) and providing excellent customer service at all times, working either independently or as a part of a team.

About You:

This position entails providing both planned and reactive cleaning service across the building and supporting the local cleaning team with covering holidays, sickness, deep cleaning, and supporting with any urgent requests/inquiries assigned by Line Manager.

Previous cleaning experience within similar environment and ability to work independently and as part of a team are desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Further details regarding the duties for the role can be found on the attached job role profile.

Hours of Work:

Weekend Post 1- 6 hours per week, 2 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Saturday and Sunday, working between 6.15am and 9.15am) Flexibility will be required.

Weekend Post 2- 6 hours per week, 2 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Saturday and Sunday, working between 1.00pm and 4.00pm) Flexibility will be required.

Weekend Post 3- 7 hours per week, 2 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Saturday and Sunday, working between 5.00pm and 8.30pm) Flexibility will be required.

These positions are offered a permanent basis working on a rolling contract 52-weeks of the year basis to include student vacation periods and will attract 15% pay uplift allowance for any hours worked at the weekend.

What we offer:

• Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rota), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support. 
• Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job. 
• We are committed to staff development/provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities. 
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work 
• Access to all range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more see our benefits website

Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview.

The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes.

For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Job Reference: NHE9013426

Closing Date: 17 Apr 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people, who have a keen eye for detail and excellent customer service skills who will take pride in their work and who enjoy cleaning in a variety of areas. 

Based at Sutton Bonington Campus main duties include the general cleaning of offices, teaching spaces, laboratories, toilets, corridors, and stairwells, providing excellent customer service at all times.

Previous cleaning experience gained within a similar environment and the ability to work independently and as part of a team is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Further details regarding the duties for the role can be found on the attached job role profile.

Important Information- These positions are based at the Sutton Bonington Campus here which is 10 miles south of University Park on the border of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire at LE12 5RD.

Public transport links are limited before 8.00am, please check public transport timetables and routes and campus location before applying.

Hours of Work:

Hours of Work:

-16 hours per week, mainly Wednesday to Sunday, working between the hours 6.00am-9.15am (flexibility will be required).

These positions are offered on a permanent basis, working throughout the full calendar year, 52-weeks of the year (including outside of term and student vacation periods) while also are eligible to an additional 15% pay allowance for hours worked in weekends.

What we offer:

- Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rota), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

- Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support.

- Uniform provided plus the tools you need to do a great job.

- We are committed to staff development/provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.

- Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work

- Access to all range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more see our benefits website

Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview. The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes. For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 17 Apr 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

We are looking for a Porter & Building Attendant Supervisor to manage and support our dedicated teams across our Nottingham sites. In this role, you will oversee a team of Porter & Building Attendants, ensuring the highest standards of safety, service, and student experience in our Halls of Residence. As a Supervisor, you will lead by example, guiding your team to deliver exceptional customer service, maintaining the security, safety, and daily maintenance of the buildings. If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you.

The role will include:

- Leading and developing the team

- Allocating resources.

- Delivering training, team briefs and staff meetings.

- Monitoring performance and standards

- Helping us improve working practices and systems of working

- Providing a reactive service across our locations

The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, positive, have a keen eye for detail and be willing and able to step in and help deliver our Porter and Building Attendant Halls services as and when required.

Due to the frequency that you will travel around University sites a full, current driving license with UK entitlements is essential for this post. Further information on the duties for the post and the experience and qualifications required can be found on the attached job role profile.

What’s in it for you? 

· An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days per year plus additional university closure days and bank holidays 

· Ongoing support to develop your skills, career and gain industry recognised qualifications 

· Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service - 24/7 support. 

· Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes. 

· Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities. 

· A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year 

· Uniform provided plus the tools you need to do a great job. 

Posts Available: 

· Porter & Building Attendant Halls - Supervisor (Early Shift) 36.25 Hours 

Core hours: 08:00 – 20:00 

· 8-week rotating pattern 

· 4 shifts on, 4 shifts off 

· 51-minute rest break 

· Around 13 extra rest days each year (to reduce contracted hours back down to 36.25) 

· Part-time options considered, based on 2 full days or 4 half days within the 4-day patterns.

· Porter & Building Attendant Halls - Supervisor (Late Shift) 36.25 

Core hours: 20:00 – 08:00 

· 8-week rotating pattern 

· 4 shifts on, 4 shifts off 

· 51-minute rest break 

· Around 13 extra rest days each year (to reduce contracted hours back down to 36.25) 

· Part-time options considered, based on 2 full days or 4 half days within the 4-day patterns. 

The position will be offered on a permanent basis working throughout the full calendar year, 52-weeks of the year. Unsocial hours worked between 10pm and 6am or hours worked on a Saturday / Sunday attract a 15% additional payment. All of our vacancies are available to view at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx 

The successful candidates for these positions will be expected to attend statutory training courses and any refresher training required by the department. There are planned training courses throughout the year during a typical week, Monday to Friday or on a set weekend dates within the year. For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered. Job reference: NHE164526X1

Closing Date: 17 Apr 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

Salary: £24,084 to £24,701 per annum based on a 36.25-hour contract / pro rata if applicable. Posts initially offered at minimum salary point £12.78 per hour, with progression to higher salary point,£12.96 per hour via incremental pay rise.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

About the role/team:

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people who take pride in their work and have excellent customer service skills, who enjoy cleaning in a variety of areas.

Based at the DHL Pavilion and Lakeside Arts, main duties will include the cleaning of public areas (cafés, gallery, reception and box office, theatre, toilets, and any other circulation areas and duties allocated by the line manager/duty manager to include external toilets and providing both planned and reactive cleaning service and supporting cover with holidays, sickness and any urgent requests/inquiries assigned on the day on request.

About you:

As a member of our team, you will have a positive approach and be a colleague that the team look forward to working with, building strong relationships with others to accomplish tasks and shared goals and have a keen eye for detail and aim to deliver exceptional operational service/standards at all times.  

Previous cleaning experience within a similar environment is desirable. Full training will be given. Further details regarding the duties for the role can be found on the attached job role profile.

Hours of Work:

Post 1: 14 hours per week, working 2 days out of 7 to be arranged mainly Saturday and Sunday, between the hours 8am and 4.00pm on a 52-week of the year contract basis. Flexibility will be required.

Post 2: 7 hours per week, working 2 days out of 7 to be arranged mainly Saturday and Sunday, between the hours 8am and 11.30am on a 52-week of the year contract basis. Flexibility will be required.

These are permanent positions on a rolling contract with an additional 15% pay for hours worked over the weekend.

What we offer:

• Excellent holiday allowance 27 days (pro rota), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support.  
• Staff development/provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities. 
• Reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work 
• Access to all range of benefits and rewards. - benefits website

Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. 

Further details will be given at interview, which for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes.

For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk . Applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 13 Apr 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

Your role will be full of variety, and at times physically demanding, working in and around our halls of residence and other properties managed by us. You will be working directly with students, visitors, and staff. Your outstanding customer service skills are key to the team's success. You need to have a logical and practical approach to deal with our buildings and people.

If you can drive and have a valid driving license that would be ideal but is not essential. 

We use computers and mobile tech daily, so knowing the IT basics will be required, but full training on our systems is provided. 

Main duties include:

• First line building maintenance, blocked drains, changing lamps, fixing toilet seats, cleaning, rubbish removal etc.
• Investigating jobs, making safe where possible, and raising service requests for follow on work
• Building compliance and safety, testing fire alarms, checking emergency lights, water flushing etc.
• Moving stock and goods in and around site 
• Coordinating emergency response, fire alarms first aid, floods, power outage etc. 
• Site patrol and security 
• Assisting in open days and accommodation tours 
• Covering customer contact points in person and via phone, dealing with arrivals, departures, and visitor enquires 
• Preparing sites and rooms for visitors and events
• Assisting in the daily operation of our halls and properties 

Further details regarding the duties for the post can be found within the job role profile.

What’s in it for you?  

• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days per year plus additional university closure days and bank holidays 
• Ongoing support to develop your skills, career and gain industry recognised qualifications 
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service - 24/7 support. 
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes. 
• Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
• A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year 
• Uniform provided plus the tools you need to do a great job. 

Hours of Work: 

Full time, 36.25 Hours per week. Compressed hours working 4 days a week mainly between 2.00pm and 12.00am, working a rotational pattern covering 7 days a week.  Public and University holidays may be required to be worked.

Job share arrangements may be considered. 

This position will be offered on a permanent basis working throughout the full calendar year (52 weeks of the year) Hours worked at the weekend and any unsocial hours (10pm to 6am) will be enhanced by additional 15% payment.

All of our vacancies are available to view at:

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

Informal enquiries may be addressed to dave.butler@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note, applications sent directly to this email will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 09 Mar 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people, who have a keen eye for detail and aim to deliver the exceptional operational standards required particularly at busy service times. As a member of our team, you will have a positive and energetic approach and be a colleague that the team look forward to working with and building strong relationships with others to accomplish tasks and shared goals. 

Working within our Halls of Residence at University Park Campus, main duties will include the cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms and other public areas including all touch points to a high standard providing excellent customer service at all times. 

Tasks will involve the manipulation of furniture, making beds and the removal of rubbish in a working environment which can be demanding.  Previous cleaning experience and ability to work independently and as part of a team is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Posts Available: 15.5 or 16 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 to be arranged to include regular weekends working between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm. These positions are offered on a permanent basis, working throughout the full calendar year, 52-weeks of the year (including outside of term and student vacation periods) while also are eligible to an additional 15% pay allowance for hours worked in weekends.

Please note: Due to a range of functions, conference and business needs, successful candidates are required to work in term time either 1 in 3 or 1 in 4 weekends and during summer regular weekends.  Further details will be given at the interview. 

We are committed to supporting work-life balance and welcome applications from candidates seeking compressed working arrangements. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Permanent contract 
• An excellent holiday allowance: 27 days (pro-rata), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications.
• Personal and Career Development support, and opportunities for career progression. 
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support. 
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes.
• Staff Networks, and wellbeing activities and state of the art sports facilities. 
• Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.

The successful candidates for these positions will be expected to attend statutory training courses and any refresher training required by the department. There are planned training courses throughout the year during a typical week, Monday to Friday or on a set weekend dates within the year. 

The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes.

For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Job Reference: NHE541226

All of our vacancies are available to view at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

Closing Date: 06 Mar 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities