Sports Facilities Coordinator

Are you a highly organised individual with a passion for sport and a commitment to safety? This Sports Facilities Coordinator role at Babcock, based at RAF Halton near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being and operational readiness of the Royal Air Force.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary of £32,500 plus benefits, offering a stable and rewarding career path. You'll be instrumental in ensuring that RAF sporting facilities are maintained to the highest standards, directly impacting the morale and physical fitness of service personnel.

What the Opportunity Offers You:

This role presents a fantastic chance to:

• Make a Tangible Impact: Play a vital role in supporting RAF sporting events and ensuring a safe and functional environment for physical activity. Your contributions will directly enhance the lives of RAF personnel.
• Develop Key Skills: This is a hands-on position that will hone your organisational prowess, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills as you manage multiple priorities and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Gain Valuable Experience: Work within a dynamic environment where you’ll be responsible for implementing health and safety regulations, managing facility bookings, and preparing spaces for various sporting activities.
• Benefit from a Comprehensive Package: Babcock offers a generous array of benefits, including a matched contribution pension scheme, life assurance, access to a Digital GP, employee share schemes, and excellent development opportunities designed to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Explore Career Growth: Babcock is committed to employee development, providing a supportive environment for you to advance your career within a respected organisation.

Key Considerations for Candidates:

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Exceptional Organisational and Planning Skills: The ability to manage multiple diaries, bookings, and facility preparations is crucial.
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Abilities: You'll need to engage effectively with individuals at all levels, from RAF personnel to event organisers.
• A Pragmatic and Solution-Oriented Mindset: A proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges will be highly valued.
• A Commitment to Safety: A solid understanding of or willingness to learn and implement health and safety regulations is paramount.
• Security Clearance: Please note that successful candidates will need to obtain and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance. This may involve checks related to your background, nationality, and residency.

While formal qualifications are not rigidly defined, Babcock welcomes candidates with relevant experience or a demonstrable willingness to learn. A genuine interest in sport and physical activity will undoubtedly enhance your enjoyment and success in this role.

If you are seeking a role where you can combine your organisational talents with a commitment to supporting our armed forces in a safe and well-maintained environment, this Sports Facilities Coordinator position is an excellent career move.