Commercial Facilities & Operations Lead (Sport Venue)

Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre; Craven Arms; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre is seeking a commercially minded Facilities & Operations Manager to run our busy venue’s facilities, maintenance and systems. The role is 39 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends to support major events and opening/closing procedures.

You will manage budgets, oversee contractors, drive efficiencies and make decisions with a commercial lens to balance cost, quality and customer experience for a seven‑day operation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets and expenditure.
• Practical facilities or operational management experience.
• Hands-on, proactive approach to improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities, maintenance and operational expenditure.
• Manage an agreed operational budget and contractor relationships.
• Identify efficiencies and drive improvements with a commercial lens.

Skills

Budget management

Facilities management

Operational management

Contractor management

Maintenance

Communication

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Job description

Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre is seeking a commercially minded Facilities & Operations Manager to run our busy venue’s facilities, maintenance and systems. The role is 39 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends to support major events and opening/closing procedures.

You will manage budgets, oversee contractors, drive efficiencies and make decisions with a commercial lens to balance cost, quality and customer experience for a seven‑day operation.