Duty Manager

We 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.

We 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.

This is a varied and interesting role, as Duty Manager you will wear many hats! You will manage, recruit and train staff, deal with customer concerns, drive up memberships, prepare reports and attend meetings. You will represent Places Leisure and will need to be a motivated individual who takes responsibility to lead a team and ensure the efficient day‑to‑day running of the centre.

A flexible approach to work is required, with openness to working shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays. For more information please download our job profile available on our website.

Previous experience in a supervisory/management capacity within a leisure facility is desirable. As a Duty Manager you will become one of our registered first aiders, and first aid experience will set you apart from other candidates. We are looking for someone with excellent customer service and leadership skills.

It is essential that you hold a NPLQ qualification.

We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Yours will include the following:

• We align with the Real Living Wage Foundation
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Flexible working (including part‑time working, shift work and more)
• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
• Access to our Company Pension scheme
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career, 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. We 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.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, follow our policies and report concerns to protect those in our communities.