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We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes people make a community. We build homes and deliver services so everyone in the community can thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.
More About Your Role
We are currently recruiting for a Sports Manager to join our team. As Sports Manager you will be responsible for maximising the commercial and participation growth of both the wet and dry sports programmes – leading the Course Coordinators to achieve monthly sales, financial and performance targets. You will need to ensure the Sports programmes are operated in accordance with the Sport QMS manual and National Governing Body guidance.
You will also be responsible for overseeing the Bookings Coordinator, ensuring maximum facility use, including the main hall, Squash Courts, 3G football pitches and studio / meeting rooms. It will be your role to establish and maintain excellent relationships with our customers and potential customers, ensuring that you communicate, market and promote the sports programs and facilities we have to offer.
More About You
We are looking for candidates who have previous experience within a similar role. To be successful in this role you will need to be commercially minded and have a real passion for the sector. Strong organisational and communication skills are a must and candidates must have high levels of customer service. Previous experience working with National Governing Bodies would be advantageous, as would a relevant Sports Development / Coaching qualification.
Benefits
* Real Living Wage foundation alignment
* 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)
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
* Access to ongoing personal learning and development
* Company Pension scheme
* Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
* Discounts 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 that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. We may bring the closing date forward, so apply immediately to avoid disappointment.
Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm, abuse and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures and require all employees, volunteers and contractors to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability.
Armed Forces
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long‑term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodivergent
Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and does not allow them to self‑advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
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