Centre Manager – Active Hampton (Full‑Time)
Active Hampton, TW12 3YH. This facility is currently operated by the Borough’s Sport & Fitness team and is in the development stages of becoming a fully functioning local community sports centre. The centre offers a multi‑use sports hall, communal area, kitchen and an external multi‑use games area. It is now open for existing block bookings and opening hours to the public are being extended to:
* Weekdays from 9am to 10pm
* Weekends from 9am to 6pm
The role will be a 36‑hour week on a rota that includes daytime, evening and weekend shifts. Until the centre is fully operational, you may also be required to work at other off‑site locations.
Salary: SO2: £37,602 to £45,564 per annum (subject to qualifications and experience). The package also includes a generous holiday allowance of 40 paid days per year (including bank holidays) and a wide range of staff benefits such as pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest‑free travel loans, and discounts with many leisure activities.
What You’ll Be Doing
Manage the Active Hampton Sports & Fitness Centre and work with internal and external partners to improve facilities, develop services and schedule a new comprehensive adult and junior programme in line with the Council’s Sport and Leisure Strategy. Once fully operational you will have direct supervision of a team of permanent staff and a bank of casual staff, providing one‑to‑one coaching, appraisals and team meetings. Your workload will cover programming, finance, health & safety, marketing, quality assurance, facility development and staff management. You will also act as Duty Manager when required, getting involved in day‑to‑day operations.
What We’ll Need From You
* Suitable sport, leisure, recreation or relevant management qualification and First Aid qualification.
* Significant previous experience in a leisure/fitness environment, ideally at management level.
* Good communication and organisational skills.
* Knowledge of the operational management of a sports and fitness centre, Health & Safety procedures, and understanding of Diversity and Equality in employment and service provision.
What We Can Offer You
* Competitive salary range £37,602 to £45,564 per annum.
* 36‑hour working week, generous holiday entitlement (40 paid days).
* Comprehensive benefits package including pension, childcare vouchers, technology scheme, interest‑free loans on annual travel cards and discounts with leisure activities.
* Learning and development opportunities.
Apply Now
If you are suitably qualified and experienced for this role, submit an application and tell us what makes you the best person for the job. Please ensure you fully complete all stages of the application process as incomplete applications will be rejected.
Closing Date: 12 November 2025 at Midnight. We will contact you after the closing date to let you know if you have been shortlisted for an interview. The interview date is yet to be confirmed.
Equality Statement
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We promote equality and diversity, developing a culture that values differences and recognises that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Council. We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
Important Information
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a DBS check. The Disclosure and Barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children.
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