Are you passionate about sport, customer experience, and operational excellence? Moulton College is seeking a dynamic and driven individual to take the reins of our state-of-the-art sports facilities. As our Commercial Sports Assistant Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing day-to-day operations, supporting large-scale events, and driving commercial growth — all while fostering a safe, inclusive, and vibrant environment for students and the wider community.
Please note this role is on a maternity cover basis.
This is your chance to make a real impact in a role that blends leadership, innovation, and hands-on management. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, love working with people, and have a flair for business development, we want to hear from you!
Interviews for this role will be taking place week commencing 20 October 2025.
You will:
- Operational Leadership: Manage the day-to-day operations of the College Sports Facilities, ensuring high standards of service, safety, and cleanliness.
- Team Supervision: Lead and support the Operations team, including supervising staff rotas and ensuring duties are completed effectively.
- Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with customers, gather feedback, and respond to issues in line with college policies.
- Event & Business Development: Support and run events, and actively work to grow commercial usage through client meetings and business generation.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Conduct risk assessments, monthly safety checks, and ensure safe working practices across all sports facilities.
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
The successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:
- Experience: Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of sports facility operations and customer service.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, with confidence in dealing with a wide range of people.
- IT Competence: Confident user of IT systems and software, with the ability to manage data and reporting.
- Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to apply commercial thinking and contribute to income generation.
- Safeguarding Awareness: Strong understanding and commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, with knowledge of relevant policies.
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:
- 33 days’ annual leave, including 8 bank holidays **
- A maximum of 5 College closure days **
- Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20%)
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits *
- High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
- Opportunity for annual volunteering day *
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
- Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
- A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives
- Healthcare cash plan *
- Discounted on-site Gym membership available
- Discounted nursery fees
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme *
- Eye care vouchers*
- Online payslips
(* Subject to conditions / ** Pro rata for part time)
We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including EDI, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.
Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.
To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work...; Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.
CV’s will not be considered.
