Job number
COO01243
Faculties
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Team
Departments
Sport and Leisure Services
Salary or Salary range
£41,005 - £45,616 per annum
Location/campus
Other Location
Contract type work pattern
Full time - Open ended
Posting End Date
30 Sep 2025
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to work for one of the top 10 Universities in the world. In addition, Imperial College London is ranked as the number one sporting University in London.
The Move Imperial Department of the Property Division at Imperial is committed to providing sports facilities of the highest standard to staff, students and the wider community, to promoting sporting excellence and actively encouraging participation in physical activity across all levels, whilst improving inclusiveness and removing barriers to participation.
Based at the Harlington Sports Ground and reporting to the Grounds Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the high-quality maintenance and presentation of sports surfaces and facilities, supporting efficient resource management, and enhancing the user experience.
What you would be doing
You will be involved in managing Direct Reports, overseeing health & safety compliance, managing operational budgets, and maximising the facility usage through external hire.
Additionally, you will deputise for the Grounds Manager, support event logistics, and contribute to the overall smooth operation of the grounds and associated services.
As a key team member, you will deliver exceptional customer service, fostering a positive atmosphere for students and private hirers alike.
What we are looking for
* Relevant industry recognised Qualification in Sports Grounds Management (NVQ3 or equivalent)
* Tractor and Handheld Spraying Certificate
* Hold a current Driving Licence
* Experience working in a Sports Grounds Person or Supervisor role
* Proven experience of managing people and teams
* Knowledge of health & safety legislation within a Sports Grounds setting
* A wide sporting background or knowledge of sports
* Ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure
* A high level of written and oral communication skills
* Ability to work without supervision, using discretion and initiative
* A friendly, helpful and tactful approach to users and service providers
* A high level of physical fitness
The position is available on a full-time open-ended contract. Applicants must be willing to work at other locations, occasional evenings, and weekends (on a 5 out of 7-day contract).
What we can offer you
The opportunity to grow within a department that values and nurtures talent, and to make an impact through our Physical Activity and Sport Strategy
* Career development training
* A company pension scheme
* A reduced rate in our sports centre
* Interest-free season ticket/cycle loan schemes
* The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
* Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)
Further information
If you require any further details on the role please contact: Brian Lee, Grounds Manager by email on –
Closing Date: Midnight on 30 September 2025
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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
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About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.
Our Culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.
Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.