Overview
Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people. Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making. At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
One Leisure Ramsey is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Recreation Assistant. You will deliver and support the One Leisure corporate and site-specific systems, procedures and programmes to ensure a quality customer experience and exceptional service both within the poolside environment and dryside. This will include working as a lifeguard, and assisting on reception, in the gym and throughout the leisure centre.
You will ideally have experience as a Lifeguard, although training can be provided to the right candidate. This position gives anyone new into the industry the opportunity to gain a wide variety of qualifications and experience within a leisure environment. This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
Responsibilities
* Deliver and support One Leisure corporate and site-specific systems, procedures and programmes to ensure a quality customer experience and exceptional service.
* Work as a lifeguard and assist on reception, in the gym and throughout the leisure centre.
Qualifications and requirements
* Experience as a Lifeguard is preferred, but training can be provided to the right candidate.
* This role provides opportunities to gain a wide variety of qualifications and experience within a leisure environment.
* Subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
* Right to work in the UK is required.
How to apply & important dates
To apply for this position, please complete the application form. The closing date is Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 9am, and interviews will be held on 7 October 2025. This is a rolling campaign and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; the advert may close early if suitable applications are received.
For many roles we accommodate a hybrid model of working. We recognise the importance of a healthy work–life balance, and the hybrid model enables remote work with in-office collaboration opportunities across the district. Candidates should be within commutable distance of our offices in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, or able to attend meetings as required if further afield.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds to make our organisation more innovative. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
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