Deputy Partnership Manager - Bridgend Life Centre

Halo Leisure; Wales; Presencial; GBP 48.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Gym access

Pension scheme

30 days leave

Wellbeing programme

Maternity/paternity pay

Cycle to work

Staff awards

Descripción de la vacante

Halo Leisure is seeking a Deputy Partnership Manager for Bridgend Life Centre, a role that combines direct operational leadership with strategic support for partnership initiatives. You will oversee day-to-day operations, drive financial performance and customer service standards, and deputise for the Partnership Manager in client relations and contract tracking.

You will supervise multiple centres and lead the Healthy Communities team, promoting inclusive health and wellbeing services as Halo

Responsabilidades

• Strategic Partnership Support: Deputise in client meetings, SMT presentations, and stakeholder engagement; support delivery of the Partnership Plan and Welsh Government initiatives (such as the Free Swimming Initiative and health improvement plans).
• Operational & Financial Performance: Take primary responsibility for day-to-day operations, maintenance, and commercial development of BLC. Maintain robust cost control procedures, manage complex budgets, monitor KPIs, and drive secondary spend (including Food & Beverage).
• Leadership & Development: Direct, manage, and mentor site customer service managers and operational staff. Oversee recruitment, training, appraisals, and actively promote FREDIE principles (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement).
• Quality Assurance & Health & Safety: Lead the implementation of internal quality management systems, achieve a minimum score of 80% across all operational audits, and ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, and environmental regulations.

Descripción del empleo

Deputy Partnership Manager - Bridgend Life Centre

Bridgend Life Centre Permanent Vacancy Reference: G40LECDM Closes Nov 23, 2026 at 04:00 PM

Competitive

Description

Deputy Partnership Manager – Bridgend Life Centre

Are you ready for an exciting career step with Halo Leisure?

We are seeking a high-energy Deputy Partnership Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven culture to join our senior operations team. This role provides a fantastic transition opportunity for those who have a future career ambition for Area or Partnership Management in a leisure based setting.

Working in leisure is dynamic and fast-paced, especially at Halo — an award- winning social enterprise and registered local charity operating 33 facilities across Herefordshire, Bridgend County, Gloucestershire, Merthyr Tydfil, Shropshire, Torfaen, and Wiltshire.

Bridgend Life Centre (BLC) is our flagship facility in the region, serving as a vital community asset that is actively used and highly valued by local residents. We thrive on the opportunities created by our social mission, driven to provide inclusive health, fitness, and wellbeing activities for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Role Overview

This role combines direct operational leadership of Bridgend Life Centre with strategic contract-wide support for the Partnership Manager.

You will oversee operational efficiency, financial performance, and customer service standards, while deputising for the Partnership Manager across client relations, quality management systems, community development, and contract performance tracking.

You will also supervise three dual-use centres and one resource centre, and directly line-manage the Healthy Communities Manager (leading the NERS and community teams).

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership Support: Deputise in client meetings, SMT presentations, and stakeholder engagement; support delivery of the Partnership Plan and Welsh Government initiatives (such as the Free Swimming Initiative and health improvement plans).
• Operational & Financial Performance: Take primary responsibility for day-to-day operations, maintenance, and commercial development of BLC. Maintain robust cost control procedures, manage complex budgets,monitor KPIs, and drive secondary spend (including Food & Beverage).
• Leadership & Development: Direct, manage, and mentor site customer service managers and operational staff. Oversee recruitment, training,appraisals, and actively promote FREDIE principles (Fairness, Respect,Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement).
• Quality Assurance & Health & Safety: Lead the implementation of internal quality management systems, achieve a minimum score of 80% across all operational audits, and ensure full compliance with Health & Safety,safeguarding, and environmental regulations.

Salary: £48,000 – £50,000 per annum (commensurate with responsibilities)

Hours: Flexible approach to working hours, including regular evening,weekend, and emergency cover.

Working Base: Bridgend Life Centre (with travel between local partnership,sites when deputising).

Interview date: 1st December 2026.

The Benefits and Perks…

• Free use of our facilities (including gym, swimming, soft play, tennis, golf and lots more!)
• Access to the Company pension scheme with death in service cover

available - Additional employer contributions to your pension scheme

• Training and Development and career progression opportunities
• 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced absence pay
• Long service, Baby gifts and other reward schemes
• The chance to be nominated to receive one of our annual staff awards
• Cycle to work scheme

We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.