Duty Manager - Community Sports & Leisure Hub
Ilford, Essex
6-month fixed-term contract (with potential to extend)
£38,000 - £42,000 per year
Are you ready to bring your hospitality experience into a more balanced, community-focused environment?
We're looking for a Duty Manager to join a well-established sports and leisure organisation in Ilford. If you've worked in pubs, leisure centres, or hospitality venues and are seeking a role with more structure, variety, and a supportive team, this could be the perfect next step.
What You'll Be Doing:
Overseeing day-to-day operations across two friendly community sites.
Supporting staff and ensuring smooth delivery of activities like football, cricket, squash, and badminton.
Acting as the main point of contact for members, local groups, and external partners.
Making sure facilities are safe, clean, and welcoming, health & safety and maintenance are key.
Managing bar and catering operations, ensuring compliance with licensing and legal standards.
Helping with budgeting and reporting, with monthly updates to the Board.
Organising social and sporting events that bring people together and create a vibrant atmosphere.What We're Looking For:
Experience in hospitality, pubs, or leisure venues, especially in a supervisory or management role.
A hands-on, people-first approach with great organisational skills.
A valid UK driving licence and access to your own transport.
Familiarity with licensed trade operations (bar/catering).Why Join Us?
A friendly, down-to-earth team that values community and wellbeing.
A chance to step away from the fast pace of hospitality while still using your skills.
Flexible working arrangements may be considered.
Opportunity to make a real impact in a local organisation.If this sounds like your kind of role, reach out to Alex, Anna, or Denise at Adecco Romford for the full job description and next steps.
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