Recreation Assistant

at  Anglia Ruskin University

ABOUT ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

GUIDANCE NOTES:

Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
Job Category

Administrative
Vacancy Type

Permanent
Employment Type

Part time
Salary From

£24,052 p.a. pro rata
Salary To

£24,052 p.a. pro rata
Location

Chelmsford
Faculty/Prof Service

Estates & Facilities Services
Ref No
3294
Closing Date
28/01/2025

Team ARU operate within the Estates & Facilities service at ARU and are responsible for the provision of Sport and Physical Activity for Students, Staff and members of the local community. As part of this provision, we operate on-campus Sports Facilities including Mildmay Sports Centre on our Chelmsford Campus. Based at Mildmay Sports Centre, you’ll be a key customer facing member of our team who will work with the rest of the team to contribute towards the smooth running and operation of the Sports Centre and the associated facilities.
With a range of GCSEs at A*- C grades or a vocational qualification at NVQ level 2 or equivalent, you’ll have demonstrable experience working in a customer focussed environment. As well as a passion for Sport, Health and Fitness, you’ll have good attention to detail and the ability to work well independently with minimal supervision. Familiarity with using computers and basic software applications is essential whilst previous experience of working in a Sporting environment either through paid employment or on a voluntary basis is desirable.
Informal enquiries can be made to Stella Bensley, Gym & Sports Centre Manager at Stella.Bensley@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.