Leisure and Lettings Assistant

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community facility in Manchester is seeking a part-time Leisure Letting Assistant. The role involves managing the use of leisure facilities, ensuring customer safety, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have customer-facing experience, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to handle physical tasks such as moving equipment. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role is preferred.
• Ability to carry out heavy lifting and set up equipment.
• First aid certification is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for hirers and users.
• Ensure facilities are properly set up and maintained.
• Complete health and safety checks during shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent, Working Hours: Part Time, 20 hours per week, Number of Positions: 1, Start Date: 1st February 2026, Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Leisure Letting Assistant to join our fantastic Estates team working between Chorlton High School and CHS South. This is a part-time permanent post working 20 hours per week all year round. The salary will be paid at Grade 3 with the full time equivalent being £25,185, the pro‑rata salary will be £14,391.

We’re looking for:

• A Leisure Lettings Assistant to focus on supporting the use of leisure and sports facilities by various groups and individuals at our Chorlton High School and CHS South sites.
• You will be the first point of contact for hirers and users, welcoming them, addressing any inquiries, and ensuring safety.
• You will ideally have previous experience in a customer facing role and great attention to detail.

You will be required to carry out some heavy lifting e.g. moving of equipment and deliveries, setting up equipment for sporting events etc.

About the Candidate

Main purpose of the job:

In this customer-facing role as Lettings Assistant you will act as a point of contact for all hirers/users, in case they have any queries or issues.

You will work closely with our estates team and school staff to ensure facilities are properly set up, cleaned, and maintained, and that hirers have a positive experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting hirers with the setting up of facilities for lettings & other school-related events, from setting up a netball court to switching on the floodlights.
• As key holder there will be lone working; you will be responsible for unlocking the gates and doors, making sure they are locked up securely again at the end of the shift.
• Completing all health and safety checks throughout the shift and reporting any hazards or faulty equipment to ensure the high standards of the school, its grounds and environment are maintained and that everyone on site is kept safe.
• Actively maintaining the security of the school facilities by ensuring that all entrances and exits remain secure and that access to the facilities is only given to current hirers and members of their groups. Undertake light cleaning duties to maintain the physical appearance of the designated sites (inside and out), including maintenance of specialist facilities and equipment following appropriate training, where applicable.
• Administrative duties handling paperwork, managing schedules, and maintaining accurate records.
• To act as a first aider.
• Take appropriate responsibility and action for safeguarding, be aware of confidential issues and maintain as appropriate.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash‑back allowance for a range of everyday health‑care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non‑teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cycle scheme – save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programme – including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union – regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options – we’re happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card – discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card – spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

About Us

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: [e-mail] If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the ‘apply now’ button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre‑employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.