Duty Manager Maternity cover
Based: Lee Valley White Water Centre
GLL is looking for a Duty Manager based at The Lee Valley White Water Centre, If you have the talent and ambition to be a Duty Manager, there's never been a more exciting time to progress with GLL. This is more than a Duty Manager role. it's a career. Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a Water sports centre, you'll ensure the health, safety and enjoyment of customers and colleagues alike.
We're looking for a Duty Manager, who is passionate about the Water Sports industry. So, if you're looking for a desk job, this isn't for you as there's no such thing as a typical day as Duty Manager. That's what makes the role so special. Here, you could be doing anything from unlocking the centre and setting up, to ordering supplies and checking everything is perfect for your customers. Then, once the day is in full swing, you'll ensure it's all running as it should be handling customer queries, managing your team and ensuring the successful operation of the White Water Courses and other facilities. Your own development is just as important, as we'll train you to sharpen your skills in this diverse Duty Manager role.
If you're a fast-thinker who's calm under pressure, responsible and a natural with people from all walks of life, this is your chance to progress as a Duty Manager. We also look for integrity, a can-do attitude, health and safety knowledge, and a customer service focus, combined with relevant professional qualifications, In Water Sports, First Aid and Pool Plant, or equivalent. Training Will be offered for the right candidate. From Supporting the Lee Valley Paddle sports club and assisting disabled groups, to organising charity events with celebrity guests, we've introduced all sorts of initiatives. So, if you've an idea and the drive to improve things even further, we'll listen.
This is a Maternity cover role at 40 hours per week. Fixed Term March 2026 - January 2027 (Potential to extend)
In return, we offer a range of benefits that you'd expect from the UK's largest leisure provider:
1. Pension schemes
2. Ride to work scheme
3. Discounted membership at our leisure centres
4. The opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we're run plus associated social events
5. Career pathways
6. Ongoing training and development to help you to be the best
7. A Values driven organisation
8. Learning & development to support career development
9. Good Pension schemes
10. Discounted gym membership for you and your partner.
11. A full time permanent position
12. Industry leading rates of pay
13. opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events
14. Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal
15. Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria
16. Health assurance
17. Career pathways, professional development are just the start. To ensure you stay at the top of your game, we provide training with practical and theory elements too.
18. Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
19. 25% off Red Letter Days
20. 25% off Buy A Gift
21. 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products.
22. Ride to work scheme
23. Free eye tests and discounted glasses
If you have the passion and skills for this role, apply now.
All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.
To be shortlisted for the role, internal applicants will need to demonstrate their commitment to GLL by becoming a Society member where eligible.