You will deliver the very best customer service from a temporary repair to a project, placing the customers’ needs at the foremost of every job undertaken.

Using software to update the current status of all jobs issued and taking an active part in team meetings to ensure that best practice and estate issues are discussed openly. 

The University Estate operates over a number of different Campuses with a GIA of approximately 80,000m2 with a diverse portfolio of buildings. The Estate offers a varied and challenging workload and the ability to solve problems and work under pressure at times is essential. 

Hours of Work

Working hours are 37 hours per week.  There is a requirement to work 14 weekend days which will be subject to rota (paid at an overtime rate). The summer period is normally an extremely busy period and total annual leave should not exceed 10 days during this period. 

What’s in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £26,093, with the opportunity to progress to £27,319 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
• 34 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 39 total days after 5 years’ continuous service
• Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome and should be directed to Mark Evans, Director of Capital Developments and Campus Infrastructure, via email m.evans@worc.ac.uk 

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Closing Date: 09 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £25,080 to £26,093

Are you an experienced administrative professional?

Do you enjoy problem-solving and working collaboratively? Are you looking for a new challenge?

Then the University of Worcester needs to be your next move.

What we’re looking for in DPAS:

We are looking to appoint a forward-thinking, outward-looking professional with a proven commitment to working as part of a team to establish innovative and modern approaches to administration and enhancing their skills at a professional level. 

Who we are:

The Department of Professional Administrative Services comprises of a number of diverse teams which support the University of Worcester’s academic schools and institutes. Our dedicated teams provide an efficient administrative service to academic colleagues and work collaboratively with other professional teams across the university. Collaboration and sharing best practice are central to our vision, and by embracing cross-departmental working we continually develop as individuals and as teams.

We are a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to fueling the excellence of each academic school. We strive to provide exceptional administrative service that empowers staff and students to achieve their full potential. As a forward-thinking and innovative department, we embrace continuous improvement, seeking the most modern and effective approaches to administration. We pride ourselves on continually embracing new technologies to deliver a forward-thinking service within a sustainable framework in today’s fast-paced digital society.

Within our department, and as part of our supportive and friendly culture, we promote professional growth through initiatives such as in-house training workshops, collaborative working channels, and departmental networking events to maximise professional potential.

Together, we cultivate a supportive and friendly culture where innovation thrives and excellence is the norm.
 We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop. We provide all professional staff with CPD opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential.  With hundreds of professional jobs in a wide range of functions, there are plenty of options for you to be able to build your career at the University. 

About the role:

This is an exciting and varied role which requires excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt and prioritise workload effectively. The successful candidate will be a keen problem-solver with strong digital capabilities and demonstrate a willingness to embrace positive change, promote consistency and share best practice.

This role will sit within our Professional Administrative Service (PAS) Team supporting the Institute of Arts and Humanities.  It will be a full-time role, based at our City Campus, with some working from home (typically 1-2 days per week) a possibility, after successful completion of an interim probationary period of 3 months. A flexi-time scheme is in operation. Informal queries about the role should be sent to Samantha Denning School Manager: s.denning@worc.ac.uk

What's in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £26,093, with the opportunity to progress to £27,319 subject to performance and the university reward scheme 
• 34 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 39 total days after 5 years’ continuous service 
• Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme 
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme 
• In-house training and development support 
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment 

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria). 

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK. 

Closing Date: 01 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £25,080 to £26,093

The post holder(s) will be required on site for the duration of their event shift. Events you’ll be working at include netball, basketball, karate, taekwondo, cheerleading, dance, conferencing, concerts and awards events. Our stewarding team undertake a variety of tasks, which range from set-up, bag checks, car parking, turnstile and VIP entry, crowd safety, merchandising and sales, cloakroom attendants, court attendants, broadcast runners, team liaisons to VIP hosting.

The role will suit confident individuals who have a real interest in providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. Within University semester time, events take place at evenings and weekends and shifts will vary between 4 and 8 hours, dependent upon the event schedule. Flexibility to undertake shifts at these times is a key requirement. We are particularly seeking Arena Event Stewards that are available to support events over the summer period.

Interviews will take place on 2nd October 2026.

Experience the thrill of events and join our friendly events team!

For informal enquiries related to the role, please contact Jessica Kearns, via email j.kearns@worc.ac.uk

Closing Date: 25 Sep 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Working with Women’s Premier League and development athletes, you will provide high-quality, targeted coaching that helps players develop their technical and tactical skills, build confidence and maximise their potential.

As an Athlete Development Coach, you will work closely with the Head Coach to identify individual player strengths and development needs, delivering position-specific coaching, personalised feedback and additional skill development opportunities alongside the wider team programme.

A key focus of the role will be supporting individual athlete progression. You will contribute to Individual Athlete Development Plans and help emerging players develop the skills and understanding required to progress through the Worcester Wolves pathway and into the Women’s Premier League environment.

Working as part of the wider Worcester Wolves coaching team, you will contribute to an inclusive, positive and athlete-centred environment that encourages learning, confidence and continuous improvement. You may also support talent identification, development camps and pathway activities as the programme continues to grow.

This is an exciting opportunity for coaches who are passionate about individual player development to work within an established wheelchair basketball programme and make a direct impact on the development and progression of athletes.

These are hourly paid, fixed term, Band 6 appointments, with coaching hours allocated flexibly across the season in response to athlete and programme needs.

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria). 

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Based at the University of Worcester Lakeside Campus, this role supports the delivery of outdoor adventurous activities, practical teaching sessions and community bookings across our land, water and aerial activity programmes.

You will help deliver high-quality experiences for students and external clients while ensuring compliance with statutory health and safety requirements, Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) regulations, National Governing Body requirements, and internal quality standards including the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge, Adventuremark and wider educational quality expectations associated with Ofsted.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver land, water and aerial activities to a variety of client groups.
• Support academic practical sessions, community bookings and commercial programmes.
• Set up, inspect, maintain and store activity equipment.
• Assist with equipment inspection and decommissioning processes.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, customer service and site presentation.
• Support the wider operation of Lakeside Campus and, where required, other University of Worcester Sport and Recreation facilities.

Training and Development

No previous outdoor qualifications are required, as full training will be provided for suitable candidates.

Successful applicants can expect to receive approximately 270 hours of paid training and assessment opportunities across all 15 land, water and aerial activities delivered at Lakeside.

The majority of training is delivered in-house by our experienced technical team and focuses on the skills and competencies required to safely instruct across Lakeside's activity portfolio. In addition, instructors may have the opportunity to gain externally recognised National Governing Body qualifications such as Paddlesport Instructor and Open Water Lifeguard. These opportunities are subject to operational requirements, individual progress and funding availability and therefore cannot be guaranteed.

This unique programme provides valuable industry experience and a broad range of technical, instructional and leadership skills that will enhance future employment opportunities.

Important Information

• This is a casual, hourly-paid position and there is no guarantee of work.
• Successful applicants are expected to engage fully with the training and assessment programme.
• Opportunities for full-time and part-time fixed-term contracts may become available during the peak season (May to September).

Essential Considerations

This role involves:

• Working at height.
• Working on and in water.
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Manual handling of activity equipment.
• Weekend, evening and occasional residential work.

Applicants must be comfortable working in these environments.

Applicants should ideally be available during our peak operational season (April to September). If your availability is restricted, please contact us before applying to discuss options.

Recruitment Timeline

• Applications Open: 14 September 2026
• Applications Close: 4 October 2026
• Shortlisting: 5 October 2026
• Interviews: 12 October 2026
• Pre-employment Checks and Onboarding: Weeks commencing 19 October, 26 October, 2 November and 9 November 2026
• Mandatory Instructor Induction Day: 14 November 2026

Successful applicants will be expected to attend the Instructor Induction Day prior to commencing the training programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic individuals looking to gain experience within the outdoor learning, adventure activity and sport sectors while developing a broad range of practical and transferable skills in a unique and diverse environment.

Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

An opportunity has arisen to join the Department of Professional and Administrative Support as a Course Administrator: Secondary & Further Education in the Institute of Education to ensure that the university remains at the forefront of Initial Teacher Training. 

We are looking to appoint a forward thinking, outward looking professional with a proven commitment to working as part of a team to establish innovative and modern approaches to administration and enhancing their skills at a professional level. 

Who we are:

The Department of Professional Administrative Services (DPAS) comprises of a number of diverse teams which support the University of Worcester’s academic institutes. Our dedicated teams provide an efficient administrative service to academic colleagues and work collaboratively with other professional teams across the university. Collaboration and sharing best practice are central to our vision, and by embracing cross-departmental working we continually develop as individuals and as teams. 

About the role:

This is an exciting and varied role within the Department of Professional Administrative Services which requires excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt and prioritise workload effectively. You will provide proactive administrative support to designated courses and processes, working as part of a team and on own initiative. The role will also include the opportunity to take on and be involved in projects and tasks that support the department and wider University activities. The post holder will focus on providing comprehensive administrative support to facilitate a first-rate student experience across the courses and processes they will support.

The university offers excellent CPD opportunities as well as numerous opportunities to participate in cross university initiatives to enhance existing skills and experience. 

What's in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £26,093, with the opportunity to progress to £27,319 subject to performance and the university reward scheme 
• 34 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 39 total days after 5 years’ continuous service 
• Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme 
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme 
• In-house training and development support 
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment 

This post reports to the School Manager. For enquiries regarding the role, please contact the School Manager, Andrew Ward at andrew.ward@worc.ac.uk.

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Closing Date: 30 Sep 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £24,531 to £26,093