Job Description

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

31,236 to 32,080 (FTE)

(Depending on skills and experience)

Girton College is seeking a Grounds and Sports Facilities Manager to join our Gardens and Grounds team in this newly created position. The purpose of the role is to maintain, manage and develop the sports grounds at the College and at its properties in Cambridge and be primary point of contact for sports related queries.

In addition to being responsible for the general maintenance, preparation and continuous improvement of Girton's outdoor grounds areas and sports surfaces to the highest practicable level, duties will also include working with the Head of Welfare and Wellbeing to research, develop, cost and implement proposals for enhancement and promotion of Girton's sports facilities to increase participation and exercise.

The ability to work positively as part of a team is essential for this role along with a passion for sport and the widening of access to sport.

For more details about the role including qualifications, please see the Candidate Pack https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2025-10/Candidate_pack_Grounds_sports_facilities_manager.pdf

We offer 34 days annual leave (includes Bank Holidays), workplace pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, free on-site parking, free use of gym and swimming pool, free lunch plus other benefits commensurate with working for a large Cambridge University College. Some weekend work may be required to prepare pitches and wickets prior to home matches.

Closing date for applications: 9th November at 11.30pm.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience match the person specification to recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk If you require additional information or support, please e-mail recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk

Further Information

The Candidate Pack is available here - https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2025-10/Candidate_pack_Grounds_sports_facilities_manager.pdf Please note the College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. The College is an Equal Opportunities employer encouraging diversity and inclusion. If you would like more information about the role, you may contact the HR Department at recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,236.00-32,080.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person