Job Description

Location

Egham

Salary

34,227 to 36,722 per annum - including London Allowance

Post Type

Full Time

Hours per Week

35

Weeks per Year

52

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Sunday 13 July 2025

Reference

0625-134

Right to work:

Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.



Full-Time, Permanent


Applications are invited for the post of Sports Grounds Manager in the Active Lifestyle and Sport Team.


At Royal Holloway University, Active Lifestyle and Sport is an essential element of the student experience and belonging. The Active Lifestyle & Sport team is responsible for encouraging participation in sport, health, and fitness activities across campus to enhance student, staff, and visitor wellbeing, whilst working closely with both Student Life colleagues and the Students' Union. It is not only about running facilities but also about the activities and programmes that are delivered to build a sense of belonging and community at Royal Holloway.


Active Lifestyle and Sport is committed to delivering effective physical activity services that enrich the student experience. To contribute to the emerging RH2030s Strategy, your focus will be on supporting opportunities to play sport in our outdoor facilities to enhance the student experience and build community engagement with local community clubs and teams. Your role will focus on the managing and maintaining high-quality facilities for a range of sporting requirements across campus to enhance student, staff and visitor experience. This post will contribute to the delivery of the sports grounds plans and associated programs of work, to an exceptionally high standard, working alongside the Sports Facilities and Grounds Senior Manager.


We would like to fill the role as quickly as possible to ensure support for our Sports Grounds.


In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

Generous annual leave entitlement Training and Development opportunities Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.


For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Adam Sams Adam.Sams@rhul.ac.uk


For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk


Please quote the reference: 0625-134


Closing Date:

13

July 2025

Interview Date:

Week commencing 21

July 2025

This position is not eligible for hybrid working.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our

Equality and Diversity Intranet page

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