Job Description

SCHOOL / SERVICE

Professional Services

DEPARTMENT

Student Experience

LOCATION

CitySport

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB CATEGORY

SALC / Clerical / Technical / Support

HOURS

Full-time

SALARY MIN

34,132

SALARY MAX

38,249

PUBLICATION DATE

11-Jul-2025

CLOSING DATE

20-Jul-2025

City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution.



The combined university is one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital, as well as one of the largest higher education destinations for London students.



Combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, law, creativity, communications, science and technology, we are creating a 'health powerhouse' for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university. We are now one of the UK's largest health educators, where staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and more interdisciplinary opportunities.



The merger creates opportunities to generate significant change in the world of healthcare including changes to treatment, population health monitoring, workforce development and leadership, policy, and advocacy.

Background

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The post holder will lead on the planning and implementation of fitness products, health and wellbeing initiatives, and physical activities. They will take particular responsibility for the line management of the Duty Manager (Fitness), Fitness Instructors, and Personal Trainers, as well as the supporting the DM(F) with management and delivery of the group exercise programme. They will oversee facilities operation, service planning, and customer relations. The post holder will also lead and support on University-wide and Service events.



It is an exciting time to join the Sport and Leisure Fitness team as there are a number of core projects upcoming over the next few months and year. This includes expansion of our Performance Sport programme and provision for students, enhanced relationship work with educational providers delivering L2/L3 fitness qualifications, the introduction of corporate health packages, and a tender for the upgrade of the gym equipment and facility.



The Leisure Supervisor will also act as "Duty Manager" on occasion throughout the week with the responsibility for opening and closing the facility and supervising staff and operations. This will include mornings/evenings and weekends on a scheduled rota.

Responsibilities

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Main responsibilities include:


Health and wellbeing, fitness, and group exercise programme management and delivery Partnership working with internal departments (e.g. Students' Union, Health and Wellbeing, Schools, third parties) Staff management Reporting and evaluation Duty Manager shift working Health and safety and facility operational duties

Person Specification

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Qualifications and knowledge


Level 3 fitness First Aid An excellent working knowledge of health and wellbeing, group exercise, and fitness activities and trends. Level 3 exercise referral and UKSCA strength and conditioning qualifications are desirable (willingness to obtain if not)

Experience


Fitness environment management Fitness, physical activity, and sport instructing Experience managing a team Health and safety management

Skills


Initiative Work by example Excellent communication skills

Additional Information

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Please note: This role is only open to redeployees at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployees will not be considered at this time.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to

recruitmentcoordinators@city.ac.uk

, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Please quote Reference ( PRSV01149 )

Closing date for application: 20 July 2025 at 11:59pm.

The selection process will involve an interview. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage. [If the selection process will include a presentation or test, please provide details and be prepared to accommodate any reasonable requests for candidates with a declared disability or who are making an application under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.



City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.



City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.



We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.



City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.



Regardless of where colleagues are working, City St George's, University of London's premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.



The University of business, practice and the professions.