The University of Edinburgh
Operations Supervisor

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Grade UE04: £26,093 to £28,778 per annum, pro-rata [£14.30-£15.77 per hour]
Corporate Services Group / Sport & Exercise, Edinburgh Sites
Part time: Guaranteed hours
Fixed term: for 9 months
5x available posts
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With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.
As Operations Supervisor, you'll lead operational shifts, supervise colleagues, coordinate events and bookings, oversee health and safety compliance, and help ensure our facilities provide an exceptional experience for members, students and visitors. Working closely with Facility Managers and Duty Managers, you'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations across the Pleasance Sports Complex, St Leonard's Land and Peffermill Playing Fields.
This role will be based at one of our award-winning sites: The Pleasance Sports Complex, St Leonard's Land, or Peffermill Playing Fields.
Candidates must be available to work core hours on Saturday and Sunday afternoons/evenings.
Locations:
- Pleasance Sports Complex
- St Leonard’s Land
- Peffermill Playing Fields
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People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive and determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
- Variety every day.
- Responsibility and autonomy.
- Excellent benefits and support.
- Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
How to apply:
Please Include The Following Documents In Your Application
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).


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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 8 September 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser's local time zone.
Interview dates to be confirmed.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
University Sport and Exercise is a five star national and international sports facility, providing top class sporting events and sports therapy services. The University is ranked in the top 5 sporting Universities in the UK. It provides a comprehensive range of sport and exercise opportunities for students, staff and members of the local community. The range of support runs from day to day leisure and exercise, through competitive sport, to support for national and international standard athletes.
Sport and Exercise website (opens in new browser tab)
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