Operations Co-ordinator

Permanent, full time
Hours: 1665 per annum (37 hours per week)

Salary range: Grade A – starting at £24,924 rising by annual increments up to £27,953 pa
Closing Date: 1^st December 2025, 9am
Interviews: 9^th December 2025

At the University of Plymouth Students’ Union (UPSU), we believe in being social, inclusive, and student-focused, and we work hard to create incredible opportunities and experiences for our members.

We are looking for a proactive Operations Co-ordinator to oversee the operations of our cleaning provision, ensuring exceptional standards are met. This role involves managing staff, maintaining inventory, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations as well as all relevant policies and procedures in relation to cleaning.

In addition, this role will work closely with the Deputy Operations Manager, to provide a caretaker level service of maintenance, minor repairs and providing additional support to the wider Operations Team led by the Head of Operations.

The Operations Co-ordinator will be responsible for the overall care and maintenance of the Students Union under the direction of the Deputy Operations Manager and the Head of Operations. Working with all departments across the organisation in the following areas:

• Facilities
• Cleaning
• Financial and administrative duties
• Service delivery management
• Duty management responsibilities

Requirements include:

• First Aid at Work qualification (training will be provided)
• Significant experience of cleaning in a large-scale venue
• Knowledge of cleaning materials
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads

Shift times may vary, example rota:

Monday - Thursday - 06:00 - 14:00,

Friday - 06:00 - 11:00,

or Sunday - 06:00 - 11:00

Why join UPSU?

• A supportive, friendly workplace where you’ll make a real difference to students.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• UPSU closes over Christmas, giving you valuable extra time off to recharge.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

To apply:

View full Job Description here.

Please visit our UPSU staff recruitment portal to see the full job description and person specification and complete the online application form.