Leisure Operations Manager

Job DescriptionWe are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.nWe aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.nMore about your rolenAs a Leisure Operations Manager you will be responsible for the day to day delivery of leisure services to a wide customer base. You will be ensure staff are trained, motivated and are delivering standards of performance at all times. You will work closely the General Manager, chair staff meetings, carrying out staff appraisals and maintain a high morale around the centre.nIn addition you will be responsible for maintaining health and safety standards including overseeing the day to day maintenance and cleaning within the Centre.nFor more information please download our job profile available on our website.nMore about younYou will have experience working within a leisure environment and already have management experience. You will be a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate individual. Customer service is at the heart of this role so you will need to be able to demonstrate at interview where you and your team have provided amazing service that met a customer's needs. At interview you will need to demonstrate how you have engaged with staff to motivate them to deliver best in class service.nBenefitsnWe are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.nWe know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:nnWe align with the Real Living Wage foundationnA bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%nFull Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniorsnFlexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)nAn opportunity to purchase additional annual leavenLots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and developmentnAccess to our Company Pension schemenCashback plan for healthcare costs up to 500 saving per yearnDiscounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafesnExtra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.nWhat's next?nIf you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.nWe follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.nBy joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

Created: 2025-07-18