Duty Manager - Hudson Leisure Centre

Fenland District Council; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable leisure trust in the UK is seeking a Duty Manager for the Hudson Leisure Centre to manage daily operations and ensure excellent service delivery. The role involves team management, working closely with operations, and maintaining high standards in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, a passion for the leisure industry, and the ability to think on their feet. Opportunities for training and career progression are provided.

Benefits

Employee discount scheme

Discounted Staff membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Incremental holidays

Company pension

Career progression opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Duty Management or similar role is essential.
• Ability todevelop and motivate a team of operational staff.
• A passion for continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and ensure high service levels.
• Contribute to budgetary performance of the leisure centre.
• Maintain a clean and safe facility at all times.

Skills

Team management

Problem solving

Customer service

Flexible working

Decision making

Job description

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone – because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.

If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. You don’t need to be an expert to get started – we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

We are looking for a Duty Manager to work at our Hudson Leisure Centre, to join our friendly and professional team.

In the role of Duty Manager, you will ensure the best levels of service are achieved by our teams, for our customers through offering a friendly, clean and safe facilities at all times.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (rota basis)

Requirements

• To actively manage and develop and motivate a team of operational staff
• To be responsible for the day to day duty management and running of the leisure centre to the highest standard
• To contribute to and understand the business and budgetary performance of the centre
• To be a proactive member of the leisure centre team
• A passion for the industry demonstrated through continuous professional development
• Experience of problem solving, customer service and staff management
• Experience working in a Duty Management or similar role
• To be able to work flexibly with a level of autonomy and decision making confidence
• Able to think on your feet and respond to variable demands
• RLSS Nation pool qualification, desirable as training an be provided

Benefits

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing Date

12th December 2025

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.