Job Description

Full time / Permanent

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 7th August 2025

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.



The University of Reading is a world-renowned institution, ranked 24th in the UK for 2025, and 172nd in the QS World University Rankings in 2025. The University is 1st in the UK in the People & Planet University League and contributes 1billion to the UK economy. It has also just been awarded Sustainable University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.


In addition, the University is well into delivering its three-year Sport & Active Wellbeing Vision, aimed at inspiring, growing and embedding sport and active wellbeing into the University and wider community.


Working as part of the SportsPark department, the Sports Assistant will form part of the Facilities & Operations team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Understanding the customer


Understanding the Organisation


Following rules, regulations and legislation


Using systems and technology


Communicating effectively with colleagues and customers

As a key team player, you will have:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


An interest in sport and fitness


An ability to use your initiative and have the desire to contribute to the development of sport and active wellbeing to a range of customers.

Candidates must be willing to work a 3-week shift pattern that covers early mornings weekdays 6:30am-3pm, weekends 7am-2:30pm and weekday evenings 2pm-10:30pm, weekends 2pm-9:30pm, as well as two weekends in three, to ensure the SportsPark facilities are operated to full efficiency throughout business hours.


Essential training and development will be provided as part of the role. You will learn key skills and complete training courses in customer service, health and safety, personal development and Information Technology.


If you want to contribute to delivering an improved, impactful and inclusive sport and active wellbeing offer on an award-winning UK Green Flag campus, then we want to hear from you.

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.

Interview date : 14th August 2025

For more information, please contact:


Contact Name Kris Morgan-Jones


Contact Job Title Facility Manager


Contact Email address k.morgan-jones@reading.ac.uk


Alternative Contact Name Mike Dyer


Alternative Contact Job Title Facility Manager


Alternative Contact Email address m.dyer@reading.ac.uk



The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.