Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?
If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real difference to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!
We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From Swimming lessons, to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.
The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression, we have over 100 facilities across England and Wales – many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love the having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.
Our Centre Management Team help to provide the services and activities that have a hugely positive impact in our local communities. To achieve this we are recruiting a Senior Duty Managers on a full-time basis to work at our Centre.
As an integral part of the site team your work will support the delivery a huge variety of services and ensure our customers receive an excellent experience at our centre. Full training will be given, all you need is the right attitude and a drive to positively impact our communities.
The role will be busy and varied, no two days will be the same. You will have a good level of autonomy and we’ll be interested in your ideas and suggestions. You will be involved in managing a motivated staff team, organising events and activities, helping customers, making plans for the centre and contributing to genuinely improving peoples’ lives through leisure.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (Rota basis)
Requirements
* To ensure the smooth delivery of service within the pool operations team
* To effectively monitor and manage the contract’s energy saving processes and develop further when possible to reduce costs without impacting on service delivery.
* To actively support team members in work relating to mechanical, electrical or general maintenance in a hands-on approach to further assist the day to day management of maintenance issues as they arise.
* To ensure Health & Safety procedures and codes of practice are in place and adhered to across the contract
* Management of building services team, lifeguards and cleaners/housekeepers.
* To be an effective and proactive member of the senior management team and act as the Duty Manager on shift when required
* You must have the nationally recognised NPLQ Qualification
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* Line management team members including staff rotas and managing personal development plans
* To undertake performance reviews for all team members on an annual basis ensuring feedback on performance is given monthly in line with the policy and procedures.
* Communicate effectively with your team on a timely basis ensuring robust systems exist so that staff feel informed and involved.
* To have responsibility for risk management and health and safety in the workplace.
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
* My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
* Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
* Incremental holidays
* Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
* Company pension
* Various insurance and saving schemes
* Financial advice
* Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only)
* All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment
Closing date: 07 March 2025
Salary: Up to £27,490 per annum