We have several locations including the newly extended flag ship site, Jubilee Sport & Recreation Centre; Housing a state of the art gym and studios, climbing wall, squash courts and 25m swimming pool. As part of the wider offering we have Mayflower Gym, Wide Lane Sports ground and the Watersports Centre, which are open to students, staff and members of the wider community.

The University of Southampton has invested more than £40million in our sports facilities. We offer an extensive range of sport, leisure classes and courses that are available to our customers to use from 07:00 to 22:00 Monday to Sunday. We require sports professionals to provide a consistently high-quality sport and leisure service to our customers all year round.

The role 

As a Lifeguard you will be part of a highly motivated and organised Southampton Sport Team responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient daily operation of the facilities. Based at Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre on Highfield Campus. Lifeguard roles are primarily responsible for working on poolside promoting pool safety and supervision to all users. Customer queries, preparing equipment, ensuring health and safety procedures are being adhered to, and being an ambassador for active lifestyles at the University of Southampton.

We encourage applications for a full time role only (36hrs per week). You will be working set hour working patterns including evenings and weekends. 

About you

We are seeking professional, motivated, and proactive individuals, who are brilliant team players.  Roles require strong customer service skills, you may be the first point of contact dealing with a diverse range of situations. You will be responsible for health & safety of all pool users and need to always act professionally.

The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential ;however we will consider those currently working towards the NPLQ qualification.

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Right to Work check which will be conducted during the offer process.

What we can offer you

With a competitive starting salary of £25,249 per annum, there is an additional 10% uplift shift allowance.

University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay. Our core benefits include pension scheme membership;   generous annual leave allowance with University closure days and public holidays, and excellent family leave arrangements (maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave).

As a member of the Southampton Sport Team you are entitled to free Membership to the fantastic technogym powered gym, Climbing/bouldering walls, pool and studios.

To view the University of Southampton’s wide range of benefits, please visit  https://www.southampton.ac.uk/hr/services/benefits-explained/index.page 

Learn more about Southampton Sport

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Closing Date: 20 May 2026

Section: Community & Operational

Salary: £25,249 to £26,707 Per Annum
Full Time Permanent

Domestic Services is one of the largest Professional Services departments in the University, comprising a diverse range of colleagues who share the same passion for delivering a high standard cleaning service to the University's community and estate. 

We are looking to recruit a number of Domestic Assistants, with good experience of cleaning in professional environments, to join our team, across several of our campuses. You will work closely with the Domestic Supervisor, Assistant Domestic Services Manager, Domestic Services Manager, as well as colleagues across the Estates & Facilities Directorate and the wider University, to ensure effective and professional support for all aspects of the team’s activities.

What we can offer you

We support a flexible approach to work, as well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance, access to a university pension scheme, subsidised health and fitness facilities, and a range of discounts. Furthermore, the University is a fantastic place to work – regardless of what life stage you are at, you will be a valued member of our team.

We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We select candidates on the basis of merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+; and people with disabilities.

This vacancy is available on a part-time with the following shift pattern:

14.75 hours per week 

05:30 – 08:30 Monday to Thursday, 05:30 – 08:15 Friday

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Closing Date: 20 May 2026

Section: Community & Operational

Salary: £23,984 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Permanent (14.75 hours a week)