Assistant General Manager (Operations) - Oxford, Oxfordshire

Assistant General Manager (Operations) - Oxford, Oxfordshire

Salary: Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616 per annum

Location: Oxford

Oxford University Sport is situated at the iconic sports ground where the world record four-minute mile was first broken.

We currently have an opportunity for a full-time Assistant General Manager (AGM) to join our friendly team and manage the operations of the Rosenblatt swimming pool and surrounding sports complex.

What We Offer

We are a key part of the University of Oxford and as an employer, genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme


• 38 days annual leave


• A comprehensive range of childcare services


• Family leave schemes


• Cycle loan scheme


• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans


• Opportunity for personal and professional development


• Trade prices for goods on sale in Centre

The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced leisure manager to join the Sports Department team as the Assistant General Manager (Operations) working closely with our General Manager throughout the entire sports complex at our Iffley Road site.

As a member of operational management staff, you will manage the day-to-day operations of all facilities along with our operational staff. You will oversee the maintenance of the swimming pool along with ensuring all staff training is delivered and maintained. Working with the Duty Manager Team to provide the best service possible to all our users will be your main focus along with supporting the General Manager with all future planning.

The post is full-time working an average of 36.5 hours per week on a well-balanced 2-week shift rota which includes short Saturday and Sunday shifts on alternate weekends.

About You

You will need to hold a RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), Pool Plant Operators Qualification (PPO), either have or be willing to become a RLSS Trainer Assessor (TA) along with experience in managing within a leisure/sports environment.

Owing to the nature of this position, offers of employment with the University will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applications should be made online via the link below. Please quote Reference 175208 on all correspondence.

Please submit your application before 12:00 midday on Friday 10 January 2025.

Interviews will take place on Monday 20th January 2025 at Oxford University Careers Service, Oxford.

This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visa & Immigration points-based system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who can demonstrate they will be eligible to obtain a valid work visa via another route.