Assistant Manager - Carlton Forum Leisure Centre

Gedling Borough Council; Gedling; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Gedling Borough Council is seeking an Assistant Manager for Carlton Forum Leisure Centre to lead day‑to‑day operations, coordinate staff and ensure the centre operates safely, efficiently and to high standards.

You will drive customer experience, health and safety, and contribute to strong financial performance, working on a four‑week management rota including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a leisure facility.
• Strong health and safety focus.
• Proven track record in customer service and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver services safely and efficiently.
• Manage staff rotas and scheduling.
• Drive customer experience and financial performance.

Job description

Gedling Leisure is seeking a motivated, experienced and highly capable individual to join our team as an Assistant Manager at our flagship facility, Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.

Reporting to the Leisure Operations and Transformation Manager and working closely with the wider management team, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and operation of one of the borough's busiest leisure centres. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering all aspects of the service, ensuring the centre operates safely, efficiently and to the highest possible standards.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in leisure facility management, with a strong track record in leading teams, managing health and safety, delivering excellent customer experiences and driving business and financial performance. Candidates must fully meet the essential criteria outlined within the Person Specification and be prepared to work as part of a four-week management rota, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to take the next step in their leisure management career and join a successful, innovative and passionate team committed to delivering outstanding services for local communities.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email Conor Payne – Leisure Operations and Transformation Manager at [e-mail].

Employee benefits

At Gedling Borough Council, you will be part of a supportive organisation with a clear public service ethos: serving people and improving lives. We offer a competitive local government benefits package, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, flexible working where service needs allow, learning and development opportunities and wellbeing support.

Gedling Borough Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. In addition we committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Safer recruitment checks will be undertaken in line with council policy.

Assistant Manager - Carlton Forum Leisure Centre

Company: Gedling Borough Council Salary: £34,811 to £36,581 a year Hours: Full-time Location: NG4 3SH Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 27 Oct 2026 Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Please note all appointments are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The level of disclosure required will depend on the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Please be advised, you must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application; we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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