Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our
icare
values (
Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising
), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
One Leisure offers a comprehensive range of high-quality leisure facilities across five centres throughout Huntingdonshire.
One Leisure St. Neots are seeking self-motivated and capable individuals to lead the operational team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the necessary blend of dryside and swimming pool operational experience, a willingness to take on responsibility and the ability to always ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.
Leadership and motivational skills are vital to ensure we continue to provide the highest possible levels of customer service and a customer-focused attitude.
The post requires a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), First Aid at Work and Pool Plant qualifications. If the qualifications are not already held, training will be provided, which must be passed within the first 2 months of employment.
This post is an ideal introduction to supervisory management and your first steps on the leisure management ladder.
Please note that the postholder will be required to hold an enhanced DBS.
We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and energetic candidates to work as part of a friendly team to provide a fun, safe and quality experience for all of our customers.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
Apply
To apply for this position, please complete the application form.
The closing date is
9am 5 March 2026
and interviews will be held the week commencing 16 March 2026.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.