Administrator - Part Time - King Alfred Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; Hove; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused leisure trust in Hove is seeking an experienced Administrator to support the General Manager with administrative tasks essential for smooth operations. The candidate will handle payroll operations, data management, and assist with invoicing and payments. The role offers 20 hours a week on a rota basis, along with staff benefits such as discounts, training opportunities, and a supportive work culture. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about community engagement and professional growth.

Benefits

Staff benefit scheme with discounts

Discounted staff membership

Incremental holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Financial advice schemes

Fully funded training

Qualifications

• Ability to manage diverse portfolios of work efficiently.
• Experience in cash handling and reconciliation.
• Skills to establish relationships swiftly and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth administrative running of payroll operations.
• Maintain and input relevant data in a timely manner.
• Assist with generating invoices and collecting payments.

Skills

Clerical and administrative experience

High level of professionalism

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real difference to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From Swimming lessons, to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.

We are looking for an Administrator to join our friendly and professional team, who will support the General Manager with administration tasks to ensure the smooth running of the administration processes.

We are looking for someone to collate and input timesheet information onto an Excel spreadsheet, and our in-house system. You will also be assisting with cash handling and reconciliation. Liaising with hirers, you will be generating invoices, collecting payment and booking them onto the system. You will also be responsible for ensuring the financial and usage reports are ready for the end of the month.

The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression, we have over 100 facilities across England and Wales – many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love the having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 20 hours a week, Monday to Sunday (rota basis)

• To ensure the smooth administrative running of the payroll operation
• Maintaining and inputting relevant data on a timely basis
• Manage a diverse portfolio of work and working requirements
• Clerical and administrative experience
• Highly organised with a good attention to detail
• The skill to establish key relationships swiftly and appropriately
• High level of professionalism and integrity, enthusiasm and motivation
• Well developed interpersonal skills, able to negotiate and persuade people both internally and externally

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing date: 31st December 2025

Salary: up to £12,732 per annum