About Us
Trafford Leisure is a community focused leisure operator and Community Interest Company that delivers sport, physical activity and wellbeing services on behalf of Trafford Council. Our purpose is simple and powerful: to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more every day and live longer, healthier, happier lives. We exist to benefit our communities, not shareholders. As a social enterprise we balance financial sustainability with social impact, reinvesting into facilities, programmes and partnerships that improve health, reduce inequality and strengthen community wellbeing across Trafford’s diverse neighbourhoods.
The Role
Trafford Leisure has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join the team at a pivotal time of growth and transformation. Salary: £40,000 – £43,000 per annum (depending on experience). Location: Trafford Leisure Support Office, Timperley (Greater Manchester). Contract: Full-time, Permanent.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of multiple projects and programmes
* Define project scope, objectives and success measures with stakeholders
* Develop and manage project plans, including risks, budgets and timelines
* Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
* Provide clear reporting to support decision‑making
* Support organisational change through effective communication and engagement
About You
* Have experience delivering projects in a structured environment
* Be confident managing full project lifecycles
* Understand project management methodologies and how to apply them
* Be a strong communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels
* Have excellent organisational and analytical skills
* Be adaptable, collaborative and solutions‑focused
* Hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience (a project management qualification is desirable)
Benefits
* Progressive, structured and supportive environment with flexibility and hybrid working where business needs allow
* Pension scheme
* 32 days holiday, rising incrementally to 38 days after 5 years’ service (including 8 bank holidays and 2 Trafford Leisure days)
* Company sick pay
* Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
* Complimentary Fitness Membership for you, saving up to £450 a year
* Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 family and friends, each saving up to £300 a year
* 24/7 access to a GP
* Employee health scheme including Confidential Counselling
* Employee Assistance Programme, allowing employees to claim back up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs
* Access to Perks at Work for discounts
* Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Trafford Leisure, we are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process.
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