We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.
We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.
More about your role
Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will take responsibility for ensuring your team delivers exceptional service, well-presented and clean facilities at all times. You will identify strategic initiatives that provide real commercial value and make a positive impact on the bottom line. You will also ensure that key metrics are achieved and that our key stakeholders are engaged and happy at all times.
You will be responsible for ensuring that your local community engages in a range of sports and activities by ensuring your centre offers facilities that meet their needs, in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
More about you
You will be a strong leader with a commercial brain; you must be able to evidence at interview where you have taken decisions that have improved the bottom line. You will be a skilled manager/coach and be able to motivate and develop your direct reports and wider team. Our business is fast-moving and ever-changing, and you will possess the capability to lead a team through change whilst delivering amazing customer service.
Ideally, you will possess a background in leisure; alternatively, we would welcome applications from candidates with a hospitality background. However, more importantly to us is your ability to lead a fast-moving business and maximize commercial value whilst delighting our customers.
Benefits
We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile; that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
* We align with the Real Living Wage foundation
* A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
* Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
* Flexible working (including part-time working, shift work and more)
* An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
* Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
* Access to our Company Pension scheme
* Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
* Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
* Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5-minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role.
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role, we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad, then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud; we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
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