FTE Salary £24,522, 12 hours per week
This is a weekend position working Saturdays and Sundays 0800-1400 each day.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Sport Operative to join our Commercial Sports team at Bishop Burton College.
You may currently be working in a leisure centre, gym, sports club, education setting or another customer service environment where you support a wide range of users. You will have recent experience within sport, leisure or customer service, alongside a good understanding of sport and fitness. A Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification and First Aid qualification are desirable, or you must be willing to achieve these.
This is a varied, hands-on role in which no two days are the same. You will help ensure our sports facilities are clean, safe and ready for use, set up and dismantle equipment, conduct gym inductions and support fitness programmes. You will also assist with match days, sporting events and camps, process bookings and memberships, and provide a welcoming service to students, staff, partner organisations and commercial customers.
You will be organised, confident using IT systems and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. A positive, can-do attitude, strong communication skills and a flexible approach to working evenings and weekends when required are essential.
At Bishop Burton College, you will join a collaborative Sports Department that includes Sports Operatives, Groundsmen, Coaches, Strength and Conditioning Coaches and Physiotherapists. You will work across high-quality facilities used by our students, Sports Academies and professional organisations, including Hull City AFC and Hull FC.
If you are passionate about sport, enjoy working with people and take pride in delivering excellent facilities and customer service, we would love to hear from you.
If you are viewing this vacancy from an external job board, please visit Bishop Burton/Riseholme College website, scroll to the bottom and select 'Work for Us'.
Bishop Burton College/Riseholme College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
- Beautiful Rural Campus – Enjoy working in a unique countryside environment with excellent facilities.
- Local Government Pension Scheme – A generous defined benefit pension with valuable employer contributions.
- Up to 40 Days' Leave – Including annual leave, bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata for part-time colleagues).
- Birthday Leave – Enjoy an extra day's paid leave to celebrate your birthday (from September 2026).
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and support a healthier, greener commute.
- Free On-Site Parking – No parking costs or long walks to work.
- On-Site Catering Facilities – A variety of cafés and dining options available across campus.
- ❤️ Optional Health Cash Plan – Helping you claim back the cost of everyday healthcare.
- Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support for you and your family whenever you need it.
- Discounted On-Site Gym Membership – Stay active with reduced membership rates.
- Health & Wellbeing Programme – Dedicated initiatives to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Career Development Opportunities – We invest in your future with training, qualifications and progression opportunities.
- ✍️ Free Will Writing Service – Helping you plan ahead with confidence.
- Generous Sick Pay & Compassionate Leave – Providing peace of mind when life doesn't go to plan.
- Enhanced Maternity & Adoption Pay – Extra support for you and your growing family.
- Free Eye Tests for DSE Users – Helping you take care of your eye health.
- 15% Discount on East Yorkshire Buses – Save on your daily commute and leisure travel.
We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and able to thrive, making Bishop Burton College and Riseholme College a great place to build a rewarding career.
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the UK's points-based immigration system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at [email protected] or telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: 14 August 2026
Interview date: 19 August 2026
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. As this is a position of trust, the successful candidate will be required to disclose any criminal convictions and will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), barring (where applicable), reference, qualification and health checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The College is an equal opportunities employer.
