Assitant/Deputy Manager

Powerleague; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Staff discounts

Benefits platform discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Sport-centric workplace

Training and progression including App

Job summary

Powerleague in Birmingham is seeking an ambitious Assistant Manager to lead a dynamic venue, motivate a frontline team and deliver outstanding experiences for players and communities.

You’ll drive sales, events and league growth, manage shifts, coach staff and uphold safety and cleanliness while building strong local partnerships.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in sport, leisure, hospitality or retail.
• Hands-on, multi-tasking mindset.
• Customer obsession — you understand that every moment counts.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Positive, solution-focused attitude with a drive to grow.
• A passion for sport, people, and creating unforgettable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the Club Manager in driving day-to-day excellence.
• Boost club performance through strong sales, events and programme growth.
• Lead smooth, efficient and safe shifts — every time.
• Train, coach and motivate your team to be at the top of their game.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and facility upkeep.
• Build relationships across your local community to drive league and club growth.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Customer focus

Communication

Organisation

Positive attitude

Sports passion

Job description

Assistant Manager – Powerleague Birmingham Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 OTE + Benefits Job Type: Full Time | Permanent| Shift Work - Any 5 days over 7

Step Into Leadership. Fuel the Game. Shape the Powerleague Experience.

Ready to take your next step in leadership? Passionate about sport, events, and delivering stand-out customer experiences? Powerleague is searching for an ambitious, energetic Assistant Manager to help elevate our industry‑leading venues and grow the communities that play with us.

This is your chance to thrive in a fast‑paced, people-first environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your impact is seen every single day.

About Powerleague

Powerleague is the UK’s original — and biggest — home of small‑sided football. With state‑of‑the‑art pitches and buzzing clubhouses, our centres bring communities together to play, socialise and grow.

With 40+ venues across the UK (and growing), we're on a mission to get more people into small‑sided football and padel. As Assistant Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of your club: leading a passionate team, delighting customers, smashing targets, and creating the electric atmosphere that makes Powerleague unforgettable.

What We Offer

• Competitive industry salary + performance‑based bonuses
• Staff discounts on pitches, padel courts, leagues and functions
• Access to our online benefits platform with discounts across hundreds of major brands in retail, health, entertainment, travel and more.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A lively, fun, sport‑centric workplace — no two days the same
• Tailored training and development with clear progression pathways, including Apprenticeships
• Join a team that lives and breathes sport, teamwork and community spirit

What You’ll Do

• Support the Club Manager in driving day‑to‑day excellence
• Boost club performance through strong sales, events and programme growth
• Lead smooth, efficient and safe shifts — every time
• Train, coach and motivate your team to be at the top of their game
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and facility upkeep
• Build relationships across your local community to drive league and club growth

What You Bring

• Leadership experience in sport, leisure, hospitality or retail
• A hands‑on, multi‑tasking mindset
• Customer obsession — you understand that every moment counts
• Excellent communication + organisational skills
• A positive, solution‑focused attitude with a drive to grow
• A passion for sport, people, and creating unforgettable experiences