Strategic Systems & Resource Manager (Hybrid)

Hatched Recruitment Group; Lisburn and Castlereagh District; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Holiday pay

Pension auto-enrolment

12-month assignment

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Systems and Resource Manager for Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Sports Services, based at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lisburn. This 12-month assignment leads quality assurance, procurement, systems and business improvement across leisure services.

The role offers £20.66 per hour (PAYE), 37 hours per week, hybrid: 4 days in the office and 1 day from home where feasible, starting Monday 19 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent (or 5 years’ relevant experience).
• 3+ years managing a business or administrative function.
• 3+ years in developing operational plans, ICT support for service delivery, financial procedures, and external quality models.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Assurance and external schemes (Investors in People, Customer Service Excellence).
• Lead procurement across Sports Services, drafting specs and tenders, monitor contracts.
• Manage and develop Legend Leisure Management software to support service delivery.
• Develop Vitality Household Programme to drive income and participation.
• Conduct efficiency reviews and internal audits; develop improvement plans.
• Ensure GDPR compliance across facilities and train staff.
• Build strong relationships with council units and external partners.

Skills

Quality Assurance leadership

Procurement management

Business improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

5+ years relevant experience

Tools

ICT for service delivery

GDPR compliance

External quality models

Job description

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Systems and Resource Manager for Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Sports Services, based at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lisburn. This 12-month assignment leads quality assurance, procurement, systems and business improvement across leisure services.

The role offers £20.66 per hour (PAYE), 37 hours per week, hybrid: 4 days in the office and 1 day from home where feasible, starting Monday 19 October 2026.