6 months contract with local authority
We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to spearhead the operational enhancement and strategic transformation of our Local Authority leisure centre offerings in Dudley. This role is crucial as our leisure centres face challenges such as declining memberships, outdated infrastructure, substantial public subsidies, and operations managed by staff with limited commercial expertise. We are poised for change and require an expert to lead this transformation.
Responsibilities
* Assume interim operational control to stabilize and enhance performance.
* Conduct a comprehensive review of facilities, operations, workforce, and financials.
* Identify efficiencies, eliminate waste, and uncover growth opportunities.
* Develop a comprehensive business case for the service's future, including new delivery models, workforce needs, and long-term sustainability.
* Incorporate health and wellbeing outcomes, including the potential for social prescribing.
Requirements
* Proven experience in commercially managing and improving leisure centres, preferably with multi-site experience.
* Expertise in identifying and implementing operational efficiencies and revenue growth.
* Strong understanding of workforce development and service transformation.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, from political leaders to front-line staff.
* Experience in producing business cases and options appraisals for public sector clients.