Duty Officer

Based in Wareham, the Sports Centre is a large multi-activity community facility.  A key aspect of local community life, this valuable facility is a joint provision centre, used both by the general public and Purbeck School students.

We are looking for a part time duty officer to join our committed and friendly team to assist with the day to day running of this popular local facility.

What you’re great at:

You will be a motivated and confident self-starter with a background in public facility operations. You will be customer focused, organised with a passion for health a well-being that you can bring into your day to day working experience. Your verbal and written communication skills will be excellent as you will need to liaise with both customers and your team. You will be able to demonstrate previous responsibility for building security and facilities and will be sharing the load with other colleagues by working on a shift basis.

What we can offer and how we will help you will grow:

If you enjoy a challenge and want to work with a small friendly and experienced team, in an unrivalled natural environment, we look forward to hearing from you. We can offer a variety of opportunities to build on your existing knowledge and help you develop new skills.

Benefits include free parking, located in the centre of a picturesque market town, discounted gym membership, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

This is a part time role at 22 hours per week, the salary advertised is pro rata to reflect this.

If you would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact: Charlotte Campbell, Operations  Manager on 01929 500000 or via email [email protected]

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We: 

• provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents 
• work in partnership to make a real difference 
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities 
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive 

You will: 

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset 
• have access to a range of benefits and support 
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. 

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. 

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us. 

Find out more about how to apply.