Centre Manager - Walnuts Centre - Orpington, London

Mytime Active; Orpington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure organisation in Orpington is seeking a dynamic candidate to oversee operations at the Walnuts Leisure Centre. In this role, you'll engage the community, ensure safety and service excellence, and foster a thriving culture as the centre reopens. Ideal candidates are natural leaders with experience in leisure or hospitality, ready to inspire a team and improve community well-being. Enjoy perks like free gym membership, discounts, and excellent support from the organisation.

Benefits

Free gym, leisure and golf membership

Employee discount on food & drink

Pension & early pay option

Awards & recognition for outstanding achievement

Retail, cinema and travel discounts

Cycling to work and salary sacrifice schemes

24/7 support via Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend and earn a bonus

Qualifications

• Natural leader with experience in leisure, fitness, hospitality or a similar sector.
• Proof of attainment of qualifications.
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if needed for the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and deliver excellence across the centre.
• Build partnerships and deliver innovative programmes.
• Ensure safety, service, and operations are second to none.

Skills

Leadership

Community Engagement

Operational Management

Customer Service

First Aid Qualifications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Run the show – oversee daily operations and deliver excellence across the centre.
• Engage the community – build partnerships, deliver innovative programmes, and get people talking.
• Set the standard – ensure safety, service, and operations are second to none.

The Walnuts Leisure Centre has been fully refurbished and is set to relaunch as a leading destination for health, fitness, and community life. This is your chance to step into a career‑defining role where you'll shape its future, inspire your team, and create unforgettable experiences for thousands of members.

Qualifications

• Proof of attainment of qualifications.
• Evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if needed for the role.
• Natural leader with experience in leisure, fitness, hospitality or a similar sector.
• Commercially sharp and operationally strong.
• Energetic, people‑focused, and ready to make an impact.
• Qualified (or ready to qualify) in First Aid, pool plant and health & safety.

Why This Role Rocks

• You’ll take charge of our premier site as it reopens.
• Huge opportunity to make your mark and shape the centre’s culture.
• Backed by a supportive, forward‑thinking organisation that invests in its people.

Perks & Benefits

Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Free gym, leisure and golf membership for you and one member of your household.
• Employee discount on food & drink.
• Pension & early pay option.
• Awards & recognition for outstanding achievement.
• Retail, cinema and travel discounts and offers through our benefits portal.
• Cycling to work and salary sacrifice schemes (including holiday and car purchase).
• 24/7 support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer a friend and earn a bonus.

About Walnuts Leisure Centre

We are an independent social enterprise on a mission to improve wellbeing through our range of accessible services. These include golf, swimming, gyms, bowling, social and health programmes at 20 locations across Bromley, the Midlands and Hampshire. We reinvest our profits into the long‑term wellbeing of our local communities and our staff to ensure we deliver the best service possible. To date we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people live a happier and healthier lifestyle and you can become a part of giving back to the community!