Sports and Grounds Assistant

Organisation: University of Cambridge Sports Service
Salary: £25,249 - £27,319 per annum.
Location: Cambridge
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 17 February 2026
Interview date: 24 February 2026
Job Description: The Sports Service is seeking enthusiastic, pro-active and customer-focused individuals 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 candidates will be passionate about sports and fitness operations, with a keen eye for detail and excellent customer service skills.

The role holders will be part of the team responsible for creating a safe, clean and welcoming environment for individuals, clubs and organisations 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 holders may also assist with organising or delivering some sports and fitness activities as part of our education and community programmes.

Candidates should have a helpful and positive attitude, excellent communication skills, possess strong organisational and time management skills, and be able to work confidently under their own initiative. This role is an opportunity to become involved in a wide range of activities and explore areas of the service that align with their interests and career development within sports facility management.

The ideal candidates will have previous work experience in a sports centre, leisure or grounds environment and be confident using booking or similar IT systems. Training will be given in relation to the specific system used by the Sports Service.

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.

These full-time positions will follow a variable shift pattern, including early mornings, late evenings and weekends on a rota system which includes working 3 weekend days (either Saturday or Sunday) across 5 weeks.
How to apply: Please apply online via our web recruitment system https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/sports-and-grounds-assistant-dg48666