Sports Operative
18.5 Hours Per Week (weekdays, evenings and weekends on a rota basis)
£24,029 Per Annum (actual salary for 18.5 hours is £12,014.50 pro rata)
Are you energetic, practical, and passionate about sport? We’re looking for a Sports Operative who thrives in a busy sports environment — someone who keeps facilities clean and safe, supports gym users, sets up equipment, and delivers great customer service.
You might currently be working in a gym or leisure centre, supporting PE or sports clubs, handling memberships and enquiries, or helping with match days and facility checks.
You could be based in a school, college, fitness studio, community sports hub, or multi-use sports facility and now be ready for your next step.
Bishop Burton Sport will be launching not one, not two, but three news gyms in January 2026. A performance gym to meet the needs of our performance academies and professional club partners. A lifestyle gym that combines a relaxed, supportive atmosphere with facilities tailored to both students and public members. An educational gym space designed to support academic practical delivery in a classroom environment.
If you’re looking for a full-time, active, and varied role within a dynamic sports team, join us at Bishop Burton College and help deliver an outstanding sport and fitness experience.
For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
If you are viewing this vacancy from an external jobs board please visit Bishop Burton/Riseholme College website, scroll to the bottom and select 'Work for Us'.
Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 40 days leave including 25 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays , all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
- 15% Discount on Tickets at East Yorkshire Buses
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.ukor telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Sunday 30th November
Interview date: Monday 8th December
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
