What skills and experience we're looking for Skills and knowledge include: • A passion for sports, physical activity and healthy lifestyles, together with an appreciation of the school’s education and community aims and objectives. • Operational management experience in a similar sector. • Knowledge in the application of Health and Safety policies and procedures. • Ability to drive income generation activities and develop long-term plans for the Centre. • Experience in helping to set budgets and business targets and reviewing progress against objectives. • Good interpersonal, time management and organisational skills. • Good teamworking skills and the ability to lead, as well as motivating a team. • Business acumen, creative thinking and problem-solving skills. • Good ICT skills and the ability to work with a range of software. • Ability and ambition to relate to the requirements of customers from all ages and sectors of society. • Flexible. • A customer focused, approachable and outgoing personality. • Positive mindset and a ‘can-do’ approach • Attention to detail. • Self-motivated. • Tactful and diplomatic. • Initiative and ability to prioritise own work and that of your team. • Calm under pressure. What the school offers its staff Being an employee of Northgate High School allows you access to an Employee Benefits scheme saving you money on many High Street brands, a cycle-to-work scheme, use of the sports facilities, library, and free parking. Hot meals are available on-site during term time. We also offer entry into either the Teachers Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme. Commitment to safeguarding This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.