Duty Officer

Closing date: 1 October 2026. Location: Liverpool, North West. Employment type: Other.

About the role

Join Liverpool John Moores University's Physical Wellbeing Team and play a pivotal role in delivering an outstanding student, staff and community experience within our Sport Building. This is far more than a traditional operations role. Alongside leading the safe and effective day-to-day running of our facilities, you will take ownership of strategic projects and a specialist development area such as staff development, strategic planning, participation, healthy lifestyles, sport development, events or community engagement. As part of a supportive team committed to developing talent, you will have opportunities to lead initiatives, analyse impact, contribute to departmental strategy, and build the skills and experience needed for future career progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and effective day-to-day running of facilities.
• Take ownership of strategic projects and a specialist development area (e.g., staff development, strategic planning, participation, healthy lifestyles, sport development, events, community engagement).
• Lead initiatives, analyse impact, and contribute to departmental strategy.
• Build skills and experience for future career progression.

Requirements

• HNC or HND in a relevant subject, equivalent qualification, or proven track record of broad substantial relevant experience demonstrating general knowledge of technical or professional practice.
• Experience working in physical activity, wellbeing, sport, exercise, fitness, health or associated environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues and systems relating to sport and/or associated sectors.

Skills

• Passion for people, wellbeing, customer experience, and creating positive change.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Pension scheme.
• Induction and development support.
• Family-friendly policies.

Pay

Salary: £26,707 - £31,236