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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
This is a varied and interesting role; as Duty Manager you will wear many hats, managing, recruiting and training staff, dealing with customers’ concerns, driving up memberships, preparing reports and attending meetings. You will represent Places Leisure and must be a motivated individual who will take responsibility to lead a team and ensure the efficient day‑to‑day running of the centre.
You will need a flexible approach to work and be open to working shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
For more information please download our job profile available on our website.
More About You
With this role you will manage a large team, so previous experience in a supervisory/management capacity within a leisure facility would be desirable. As a Duty Manager you will become one of our registered first aiders and therefore first‑aid experience would set you apart from other candidates. We are looking for someone with excellent customer service and leadership skills.
Benefits
It is essential that you hold a NPLQ qualification.
* We align with the Real Living Wage foundation
* Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to four juniors
* A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
* 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 cafés
* 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 your 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 ensure your CV is stored in the cloud – we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
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, ensuring all employees, volunteers and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.
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 doesn’t 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
Management and Manufacturing
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