Administrative Assistant

Sports Centre
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £26,093(Full-time indefinite)
Closing Date: Sunday 28 June 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 0477-26

Sport Lancaster has recently undergone an exciting phase of change and development which has opened a wide range of opportunities within an emerging and evolving environment. Joining the team at this stage means you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of Sport at the university and be a part of something inspirational.

The University has made significant investment in Sport Lancaster over recent years with the latest phase being a new 8-court badminton sports hall completed in June 2020 and now offering a truly outstanding Sports Facility.

The Sport Lancaster Team operate a purpose-built Sports Centre, facilitating our 8.5m climbing wall, multi-function Sports Halls, Swimming pool, sauna & steam room, 100 station Technogym Fitness Suite, Squash Courts. We also operate the University's impressive Outdoor facilities including Rugby Pitches, 3G surfaces, Tennis courts and much more.

The Sports Centre is owned and managed by the University and is open to students across the UK, University staff and members of the local community. Sport Lancaster also proudly hosts several national events throughout the year.

Our team pride themselves on their knowledge and experience in their chosen area and are always on hand to guide and advise. We aim to inspire our customers to be physically active by creating a community which enables them to grow stronger, fitter and most importantly, more confident. We cater for all abilities, and our facilities are fully accessible to everyone.

Working as part of the Sport Lancaster team, your role as an administrative assistant will support the smooth delivery of sports activities, and the wider operational management teams in a range of tasks.

Please contact Melinda Brookes on for any informal enquiries in relation to the post. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

You will be based on site within the sports facilities, predominately working core office hours (9am - 5pm). However, being part of a sports facility may also mean there is a requirement to work some evenings, weekends and bank holidays to support student sport and annual events.

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

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