Sports Centre Receptionist
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2026 |
| Location: | ST5 5BG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Keele University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KU00005108 |
Summary
This post represents an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the team of staff at Keele University Sport Centre. The prime function of the Sport Centre is to promote health and wellbeing by providing excellent sport and exercise opportunities for our Students, Staff and Local community.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective Sport Centre reception service and to promote excellent customer care ensuring that each customer that comes into the centre has a positive experience.
The successful candidate will enjoy making a difference to every person who walks through our doors - engaging proactively with students, staff and community members. You will ensure that the Sport Centre reception service is of a high standard through strong communication and excellent customer service skills.
This post typically works across a two week shift pattern.
Week 1
Wednesday 15.30-21.30
Thursday 14.30-21.30
Friday 15.30-21.30
Saturday 09.15-16.45
Week 2
Thursday 14.30-21.30
Friday 15.30-21.30
Saturday 09.15-16.45
Shift patterns are subject to change.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Michael Huss m.d.huss@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: 3rd July 2026
Post reference: KU00005108
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective Sport Centre reception service and to promote excellent customer care ensuring that each customer that comes into the centre has a positive experience.
The successful candidate will enjoy making a difference to every person who walks through our doors - engaging proactively with students, staff and community members. You will ensure that the Sport Centre reception service is of a high standard through strong communication and excellent customer service skills.
This post typically works across a two week shift pattern.
Week 1
Wednesday 15.30-21.30
Thursday 14.30-21.30
Friday 15.30-21.30
Saturday 09.15-16.45
Week 2
Thursday 14.30-21.30
Friday 15.30-21.30
Saturday 09.15-16.45
Shift patterns are subject to change.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Michael Huss m.d.huss@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: 3rd July 2026
Post reference: KU00005108
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