Overview
Teddington Sports Centre, TW11 9PJ
SO2: £37,602pa
Centre Manager, Full-Time
Location: Teddington Sports Centre, Teddington School, Broom Road, Teddington TW11 9PJ.
Facilities here include a multi-purpose sports hall, tennis courts, all-weather pitch, squash courts, studios, multi-use games area and beach volleyball courts. The centre is open to the public weekdays from 5pm to 10pm and weekends from 9am to 6pm. You’ll be working 36 hours per week on a rota including daytime, evening and weekend shifts.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll manage the Borough’s dual-use Sports Centre and work with internal and external partners to improve the facilities, develop services and run a comprehensive and balanced adult and junior programme, in line with the Council’s Sport and Leisure Strategy. You’ll have direct supervision for a team of permanent staff (and a bank of casual staff). You’ll develop staff through 1-2-1s, appraisals and team meetings. Your workload will cover programming, finance, health & safety, marketing, quality assurance, facility development and staff management. You’ll also be expected to step in and act as Duty Manager when required, getting involved in day-to-day operations. For full details, see the job profile online.
What We’ll Need From You
You must hold a suitable sport/leisure/recreation or relevant management qualification and be First Aid qualified. Good communication and organisational skills are essential. Significant previous experience in a leisure/fitness environment, ideally at management level, is required. You’ll also need a good working knowledge of operational management of a sports and fitness centre, Health & Safety procedures, and an understanding of Diversity and Equality in employment and service provision.
What We Can Offer You
This SO2 level role initially starts at £37,602pa (with a progression range of up to £45,564pa). The post offers development to grade PO1 with additional areas of responsibility (PO1 salary progression range £38,976 to £47,229pa). Progression up a salary scale is achieved through positive annual appraisals.
We offer a 36-hour working week, 40 paid days per year (includes bank holidays), and a wide range of learning and development opportunities. Benefits include membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free travel card loans, and discounts with leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement explaining what makes you the best person for the job. Ensure you complete all stages of the application process as incomplete applications will be rejected. Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026 at Midnight. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 10 and 11 February 2026 and will be held in person at our offices in Twickenham. Candidates may be required to give a short presentation as part of the interview assessment.
Equality & Safeguarding
Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and to promoting equality and diversity. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; appointment may be conditional on a satisfactory DBS check. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract and reward our employees, including 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
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