Sports Facilities Manager

East Lancashire Learning Group; New Gate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational organization is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the safe operation of their facilities and ensure high-quality customer service. Responsibilities include managing staff and facilities while adhering to health and safety standards. Ideal for an experienced leisure professional or someone looking to advance into a leadership role. The position offers generous annual leave and other employment benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Access to a workplace pension scheme

Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management and health and safety practices.
• Understanding of customer service principles.
• Previous supervisory experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the facilities according to health and safety guidelines.
• Supervise staff and monitor staffing levels.
• Promote and market facilities to meet income targets.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the facilities in line with health and safety guidance to provide a safe environment for sports and activities.
• Supervise staff ensuring rotas are complete and monitoring staffing levels.
• Promoting and marketing the facilities to maximise usage and meet income targets. This post could suit an experienced leisure professional looking for their next challenge or a leisure professional looking to take their first step in leadership. Someone with experience of the leisure sector and leadership.
• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Experience of supervising the work of others.
• Customer‑focussed mindset with exceptional customer service, Disability Confident.

About Disability Confident

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Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance, plus Bank Holidays and closure days, and including a two-week closure over the Christmas period.
• Access to a workplace pension scheme - with generous employer contributions.
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family-friendly policies and benefits.
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support.
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards.
• Free on-site parking on all College sites.