University of Cambridge
Sports and Grounds Assistant
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Sports Service Assistant
Due to an internal promotion, the Sports Service is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and customer-focused individual to join our team at an exciting time of growth, as we expand to meet operational and business demand. As the service continues to develop its facilities and operations across the University, the role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a large and diverse sports and fitness environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sports and fitness operations, with a keen eye for detail and excellent customer service skills.
Role Overview
The role holder will be part of the team responsible for creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for individuals, clubs, and organizations using University sports and fitness facilities on a day-to-day basis. They will also support the operation of busy match and event days at both external (hockey, athletics, tennis, rugby, and cricket) facilities as well as at the University Sports Centre. The role holder may also assist with organizing or delivering some sports and fitness activities as part of our education and community programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Be part of the team responsible for creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
- Support the operation of busy match and event days at external and University facilities.
- Assist with organizing or delivering sports and fitness activities for education and community programs.
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Qualifications and Experience
- Previous work experience in a sports centre, leisure, or grounds environment.
- Confidence using booking or similar IT systems (training will be provided).
- A helpful and positive attitude.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work confidently under their own initiative.
Role Details
The role covers all our sites including the University Sports Centre, Wilberforce Road Sports Ground, Fenner's Cricket Ground, the Indoor Cricket School, the Real Tennis Club, and the University Rugby Union Football Ground.
Work Schedule
This full-time position will follow a variable shift pattern, including some early mornings, late evenings, and weekends on a rota system which includes working 3 weekend days (either Saturday or Sunday) across 5 weeks.
Application Process
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to use the Suitability for the Role section of the application form to highlight how they meet the person specification and what skills, knowledge, and experience they would bring to the role.
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If you have any questions which are not covered by the Further Information document or the Sports Service Website, please email recruitment@sport.cam.ac.uk.
Interviews
The interviews for this role will take place on Wednesday 2 September 2026.
Disability Confident Scheme
We do not provide our recruiting teams with any information about a candidate's protected characteristics, including disability. If you would like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme, we encourage candidates to state this under the 'Reasonable Adjustments' section of the application. This information is only available to recruitment administrators.
Sponsorship
Please note the University is unable to issue sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route for this role, as the role is ineligible for sponsorship.
Reference
Please quote reference DG50531 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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