Peele Leisure Centre, Long Sutton

This is an outstanding career opportunity with a market leader committed to providing a diverse and meaningful range of leisure and culture related activities for the local communities in which we serve.

We have an exciting opportunity in our South Holland contract. Peele Leisure Centre is a community based dual use leisure centre in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire comprising a 40+ station gym and functional training area, group exercise / activity studio and a 4 court sports hall.

This key role will report to the Contract Manager and the successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day operation of the centre including health and safety, customer care, financial procedures and leading and managing multiple departments when on duty. Working hours include evenings and weekends on a rota over 40 hours per week.

The postholder will take a lead role in developing and promoting an exciting and innovative leisure programme to increase the usage and profitability of the centre.

If you have any questions or need more information please don't hesitate to get in touch.

The Opportunity

• We are looking for a full time Duty Manager who is ideally passionate about working in the leisure industry
• The Duty Manager will be responsible for the day to day operation of the Centre including health and safety, customer service and financial procedures
• Reporting to the Contract Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the operational team
• A great opportunity to manage a strong, enthusiastic team
• This position requires a DBS disclosure.

The Person

• It is essential that you have excellent communication skills and commitment to customer service.
• The successful candidate should ideally have extensive knowledge of the leisure industry.
• You will be required to work on a rotating shift pattern which includes early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Ideally you will have a recognised Leisure Management qualification.
• The post holder will manage a team, ensuring the sound operation and safety of staff and customers.

What can Lex Leisure offer you?

• Generous annual leave
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development

Lex Leisure is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

How to Apply

If this opportunity excites you, and you think you’re the type of person we’re looking for, then please apply with a covering letter and application to recruitment@parkwood-holdings.co.uk

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The Parkwood Leisure Holdings Ltd Group are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity.

Applications by: 05/06/2022