Operations Manager Do you thrive in a leadership role, managing teams and ensuring smooth operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Do you a passion for the leisure or golf industry? An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily operations, manage teams and optimise site performance within a busy leisure or golf environment, delivering excellent customer service and operational efficiency. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Leisure Centre Manager, Duty Manager, Facility Manager, Golf Operations Manager, Business Operations Manager, Site Manager SALARY: £28,000 to £32,000 per annum Benefits (See below) LOCATION: Orpington, Kent JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 40 Hours per Week JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Operations Manager within a dynamic leisure and golf environment focused on community wellbeing and accessible services. As an Operations Manager you will oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring smooth delivery across customer service, staffing, scheduling and operational performance. You will lead and support Duty Managers while maintaining high standards across all areas of the site. The Operations Manager will play a key role in workforce management, staff development and long-term operational planning, working closely with senior management to achieve business objectives and deliver a safe, welcoming and efficient environment. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Operations Manager include: Site Operations Management: Overseeing daily leisure or golf site operations to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery Staff Scheduling and Resourcing: Managing rotas and staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage during peak periods People Management: Leading recruitment, training, development, absence management, one-to-ones, competency frameworks and timesheets Duty Manager Cover: Stepping in to cover Duty Manager shifts when required to maintain operational continuity Team Development: Managing and motivating teams to meet operational and service standards Operational Planning: Collaborating with senior management to achieve short and long-term business objectives Organisational Structure: Building and maintaining an effective organisational structure through recruitment and staff development CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Previous experience in leisure operations, site management or a similar operational leadership role A good working knowledge of leisure centre or golf site operations Proven experience of managing teams, staffing and day-to-day operations Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills Ability to work flexibly to meet business needs A recognised qualification in Leisure Management, Sports Development or a related subject to degree level or NVQ Level 4 NPLQ qualification PPO qualification BENEFITS Free access to leisure and golf facilities for you and one other person (worth up to £1,000 each year) 30 days annual leave including bank holidays, with additional leave for length of service Holiday purchase scheme 25% discount on food and beverage plus free hot drinks NEST pension scheme Early Pay salary advance scheme Employee referral bonus Exceptional achievement award scheme Discounts, eVouchers and salary sacrifice schemes via the employee benefits platform HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14248 Full-Time, Permanent Management and Executive Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Orpington, Kent. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. AWD-IN-SPJ