What’s important to us…
Customers – we have no business without them so we need to make sure they want to come back after each visit. This can only be achieved through our team delivering great service.
Partners – we work on behalf of our Council partners to deliver their services to the local community. We can’t do this without our colleagues.
Green Matters – we are fully committed to being the most Environmental and Sustainable leisure operator we can be and we know we all have a part to play to reduce the impact on the environment.
Colleagues – our teams are the service! We can’t achieve anything without them and hopefully this could be YOU!
If you care about delivering great customer experiences, want to give something back to the community where you live and want to help our environment, we would love for you to join our team at Freedom Leisure.
In the role of Duty Manager, you will be key to supporting all of our objectives and in many ways. This will start with ensuring our centres are welcoming, clean and safe by managing and supporting the team to undertake their roles.
A full training programme will be provided and for those that want to go further, we will work with you to develop a career path with us.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (Rota basis)
Requirements
* To actively manage and develop and motivate a team of operational staff
* To be responsible for the day to day duty management and running of the leisure centre to the required standard
* To contribute to and understand the business and budgetary performance of the centre
* To be a proactive member of the leisure centre team
* A passion for the industry demonstrated through continuous professional development
* Experience of problem solving, customer service and staff management
* Experience working in a Duty Management or similar role
* To be able to work flexibly with a level of autonomy and decision making confidence
* Able to think on your feet and respond to variable demands.
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
* My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
* Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
* Incremental holidays
* Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
* Company pension
* Various insurance and saving schemes
* Financial advice
* Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
* All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment
Closing date: 27th June 2025
Salary: up to £24,134 per annum