About the role:

Based primarily at the University Sports Arena, the role focuses on professional sports surface maintenance. You will supervise and support a small team on a day‑to‑day basis, while also taking an active role in delivering high‑quality sports services. You will be responsible for maintaining areas including  natural turf, artificial sports surfaces, amenity areas and woodland.

On occasion you may be required to support our main campus and provide cover during periods of annual leave.

About you:

The successful candidate will have substantial experience of working on playing surfaces specific to winter sports and familiarity with risk assessments and health and safety procedures, along with excellent knowledge of Sports Turf Management. 

For this role you must have an NVQ level 3 in Sports Turf Management, a PA1 Pesticides Certificate, and a range of GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or appropriate equivalent experiential learning.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. 

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

Closing Date: 11 Aug 2026

Division: Professional Services

Salary: £30,378 to £34,610 per annum