Centre Manager - Victoria Park Leisure Centre - Ilkeston, Derbyshire

ABOUT US

Legacy Leisure, established to support a national legacy following the Olympics, is a not for profit charitable organisation committed to providing a diverse and meaningful range of leisure and culture related activities for the local communities in which we serve. Aiming to deliver high quality services to our customers, the Company also prides itself on its exemplary health and safety record and commitment to staff.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an ideal role for an individual who is motivated by running their own facilities at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, whether for the development of your career or the belief in a worthwhile role, the satisfaction, pride and personal responsibility you gain from such a key role will be important to you. A key role, a key challenge, a personal experience!

The Centre Manager will focus day to day on the following tasks:

• Oversee the effective and efficient operation of the Centres. Ensure that the buildings are presented at the highest levels of maintenance and cleanliness to the customers that use the facilities. To ensure that information gathered and systems used provide information to the Client as required for reporting purposes. To develop a programme of services, activities and events that will attract increased usage from the local community. To consistently develop and improve operational procedures to meet legislative and best practice requirements. To develop and maintain quality assured procedures for all aspects of the facilities operations inline with the Companies internal quality processes. Recruit, train and motivate staff within the Centres and the Contract to ensure sufficient and well trained staff are employed to deliver services.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is desirable that the post holder will have a recognised qualification in Leisure Management, Sports Development or a related subject preferably to degree level/NVQ 5 or similar industry experience of 3 years+. An additional business qualification would be advantageous. A valid NPLQ would also be beneficial, but not essential as training will be provided to the successful applicant to gain the qualification.

With a proven track record in managing and developing sports and leisure facilities the post holder will ideally have achieved a presence within the industry that ensures personal credibility.

Personal

• Will be able to gain acceptance and respect from clients and the teams involved. Have a clear identification with the requirements of all customers. Will be able to communicate at different levels of the organisation and portray strong listening skills. Innovative particularly in their approach to the design, development and delivery of services, programmes and activities. Will be able to demonstrate financial awareness, medium term business planning as well as clear-sighted operational management ability. Will be reliable and confident in making key decisions within the Leisure Centres and the Contract. Will be able to demonstrate excellent planning and time management ability. Will be able to proactively resolve day-to-day operational issues. Will be able to adapt the management style and thinking process to the needs of the business. Will be able to build strong relationships with customers, clients, partners and employees.

What the company can offer the candidate?

• Non essential car user allowance.
• Opportunities for training
• Free gym membership
• Nest Pension scheme
• Health care
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits hub - discounts on a number retail outlets, insurance etc