Duty Manager - Swallows-Swale Community Leisure

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Duty Manager - Swallows-Swale Community Leisure

Posting Start Date: 23 Apr 2025

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent, GB, ME10 4NT

Contract Type: Full Time

Job title: Duty Manager

Location: Swallows Leisure Centre

Job type: Permanent

Working Hours: 39 per week, earlies, days and lates between Monday to Sunday

Salary: £27,371.95 per annum

Here at Swale Leisure Trust, our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly, and fun. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer-focused team - and right now we are looking to recruit a Duty Manager to join our team.

In the role of the Duty Manager, you will manage all aspects of the facility during the hours of operation, ensuring all activities are delivered to a high standard with safety and customer service as high priorities.

The role will involve a high level of customer interaction with high-profile sports governing bodies, other commercial and corporate organizations, as well as the deployment and supervision of the operational team, always maintaining critical operational cover across the site and managing cash handling processes.

In addition, the role will involve assisting the line manager or leading on contractual compliance documents/practices, taking charge, and responding in the event of any emergency situations, ensuring the smooth running of all site operations.

You will help in facilitating a safe, fun, and professional working environment with excellent development opportunities, free leisure membership, and excellent benefits.

About you

The successful candidate will be a passionate and enthusiastic individual who, like the members of staff, prides themselves on providing the best service possible for those who visit the centre and goes the extra mile for customers when needed.

To be considered for this role, we are looking to hear from candidates who have prior experience and confidence in leading a team by example and working face to face with customers, preferably in the leisure industry.

It is desirable that you hold an NPLQ and first aid at work certificate; however, this is not essential as full training will be provided.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria and want to cut your teeth in a challenging and varied role, please apply today.

Why Serco

A place you can make an impact: Working within leisure means that you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that the communities we serve receive exceptional service and you’ll help to provide our local communities with a safe and fun environment to stay healthy and connected to others.

A place you can count on: It takes a diverse team to support our leisure business and we’re big on internal progression. So, whether you specialize your skills, undertake additional training, or progress into senior management, you’ll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.

A place for you: Our staff are dedicated to providing the best possible service for our customers, and we welcome those who take similar pride in their work.

What we offer

• Free membership at the Centre plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
• Free safeguarding training and DBS check.
• Excellent Development and Training Opportunities.
• 6% employer matched pension contribution.
• 21 days annual leave + Public Holidays.
• Life assurance up to 2x base salary.
• All Leisure Benefits Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com).