Assistant Contract Manager

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Job Title: Assistant Contract Manager

Location: Chorley

Contract: (40 hours per week) / Permanent

Salary: 49,756 - 50,915

Closing Date: 1 February 2026

We're looking for an experienced leader to join Chorley Leisure. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead the delivery of the leisure contract on behalf of Chorley Borough Council, supporting the Leisure Contract Manager in overseeing the operational and commercial performance of the business.

We're looking for a manager experienced in managing both operational and commercial elements within a business, with a background in leisure, hospitality or a similar customer-facing industry. You'll have experience managing multiple facilities and ensuring objectives, targets and projects are met.

• You'll support the Contract Manager in the delivery of the Chorley Leisure Business Plan
• You'll manage a diverse team of leaders who oversee facilities, aquatics, sales and retail and group exercise. You'll lead and support the delivery of outstanding customer experience across all Chorley Leisure's sites and provide effective leadership to all colleagues
• You'll deputise for the Contract Manager in their absence, attending meetings and presenting reports to our colleagues within Chorley Council
• You'll be proactive in your approach to continuous development and ensure that all health, safety and risk is managed effectively

• We're looking for a confident leader - you'll be managing staff in a multi-disciplined environment.
• You’ll have experience of achieving agreed financial targets
• You’ll have strong operational management experience and be comfortable delivering a contract to agreed objectives.
• Prior experience managing operations within a customer-focused industry is essential. This might be in a leisure background or hospitality etc.

• This role requires a valid UK Driving Licence.
• This role requires a DBS Check (applied and paid for by the Company).

• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Hybrid/agile working from day one
• Local Government pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
• Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
• Free gym access
• Volunteering days
• Free parking