Organisation Trafford Leisure Salary £40,000 - £43,000 per annum Location Timperley Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 8 June 2026 Job Description 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
About Us
Trafford Leisure is a community focused leisure operator and Community Interest Company, delivering 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.
Working through our customer facing move brand and our evidence led Trafford Leisure brand, we deliver inclusive leisure centres, community programmes, health and wellbeing initiatives, and strategic partnerships that support behaviour change at scale. Movement is central to everything we do, because we believe it is a catalyst for better health, stronger communities, and positive life outcomes.
We are an ambitious organisation with a clear social purpose, committed to inclusion, innovation, and working collaboratively with partners, communities, and colleagues for the benefit of our Trafford community.
The Role
The Project Manager will play a key role in delivering Trafford Leisure’s transformation and investment programme.
You will lead projects that support our strategic priorities and help create modern, inclusive leisure spaces for our communities.
Working across the organisation and with partners, including Trafford Council, you will manage projects from start to finish, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
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
We are looking for a proactive and driven Project Manager who is passionate about delivering meaningful change.
You will
Have experience delivering projects in a structured environment
Be confident managing full project lifecycles
Understand project management methodologies and