Leisure Facilities Development Lead

North Northamptonshire Council; Corby; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a proactive Leisure Manager to lead the development and management of community leisure facilities across the region, ensuring they remain accessible, high quality and responsive to local needs.

You will oversee assets from pavilions and pitches to courts and greens, identify funding opportunities, and project-manage improvement schemes to deliver sustainable leisure services that support healthier, more active communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in leisure facility development and management.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and funding bids.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across partners and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and development of community leisure facilities across North Northamptonshire.
• Identify funding opportunities and develop investment bids.
• Project manage facility improvement projects from concept through delivery.
• Build partnerships with sports clubs, community organisations and funding bodies.

Skills

Facility development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Funding applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a proactive Leisure Manager to lead the development and management of community leisure facilities across the region, ensuring they remain accessible, high quality and responsive to local needs.

You will oversee assets from pavilions and pitches to courts and greens, identify funding opportunities, and project-manage improvement schemes to deliver sustainable leisure services that support healthier, more active communities.