Job Description
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 F...