University Services
Student Services
Vacancy Reference: 186616
Salary: UofG Grade 5, £28,301 - £31,236 per annum, plus 15% shift allowance.
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 574 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12 th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for new or experienced Duty Manager to join the team at University of Glasgow Sport.
Join our dynamic team at UofG Sport and play a key role in delivering an outstanding experience across our busy sports facilities. We’re looking for a motivated Duty Manager to help lead our operational team, ensure excellent customer service, and keep our facilities safe, welcoming, and running smoothly
What you’ll do
- Lead and support our operational teams across the Stevenson Building and Garscube Sports Complex
- Maintain high standards of customer care, presentation, and safety
- Manage daily operations including staffing, rotas, equipment, and facility readiness
- Respond confidently to emergencies and ensure compliance with health & safety procedures
- Support training, development, and performance of staff
- Help drive improvements, efficiencies, and an excellent student and member experience.
What you’ll bring
- Valid Pool Lifeguard and Pool Plant qualifications
- Experience supervising teams in a busy sports or leisure environment
- Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to lead by example with a positive, can‑do attitude
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a friendly, professional team committed to delivering a first‑class sport, exercise and wellbeing experience for our students, staff, and wider community. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities to develop, and the chance to make a real impact every day.
This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open ended. Full flexibility is required as operational hours are on a 3-week shift rotation between 06.00 and 22.45.
Apply online at: Duty Manager · University of Glasgow