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Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
The Role:
The University of Portsmouth has recently invested £57 million in building Ravelin Sports Centre, offering unrivalled facilities including, a state of the art 175 station gym; 3 fitness studios; climbing wall; two squash courts; two sports halls and a 25 metre 8 lane swimming pool.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a real passion for sport and physical activity to play key role in ensuring the smooth running of the LTS programme.
The post holder must have a proactive approach to work with the ability to work on their initiative, provide an excellent customer experience and uphold the highest possible standards.
This appointment is for a zero hour contract, to be offered hours as and when they are required. The post holder must be available to work evenings and weekends and will work hours as agreed in advance with the Senior Sports Development Officer (Swimming and Activities) or Swimming and Wetside Co-ordinator.
This position is working on-site only, so we are unable to support hybrid working for this appointment.
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 22 and 24 September 2026
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Generous holiday pay
- Opportunity to work immediately or at short notice
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes
Salary Information:
New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
