Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?
If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing, and would like a job that will make a real difference to local people’s lives, then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!
We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups, encouraging them to become more active and contributing to improved lives. From swimming lessons to walking football and everything in between, we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.
An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join part of our Senior Management Team as an Area Operations Manager within our Gloucestershire contract working for Freedom Leisure, one of the fastest-growing and successful leisure and cultural trusts in the UK. The role is mobile across our sites in Gloucestershire: Gloucester City, Forest Of Dean, and Cotswolds. The successful candidate would be required to work from one of our sites in these locations.
The Area Operations Manager will ensure smooth service delivery within the operations team, focusing on technical compliance and the maintenance of safe, well-operated facilities. The role will also involve managing environmental performance by reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions, overseeing the maintenance team, and ensuring effective PPM/reactive maintenance.
You should already be working at Assistant Manager level or higher within a medium to large operation. The people we are looking for will have the ability to manage a number of priorities at the same time, will be able to build, lead, and motivate staff, and have a passion for the leisure and cultural services and events. The ability to deliver on tight deadlines under pressure is absolutely essential.
The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression. We have over 100 facilities across England and Wales – many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday
*Weekend work may be required depending on the needs of the business.
Minimum Requirements
Strong people management skills Pool Plant Level 3 Health & Safety Level 3 Experience of problem-solving, organisational, customer service, and staff management An understanding of identifying staff training and development requirements and identifying development opportunities A high awareness of industry developments, new initiatives, trends, and research Commercial awareness which translates into contributing to a successful and financially viable operation A passion for the industry demonstrated through continuous professional development Good computer skills and understanding including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook Team-oriented approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues To be able to work flexibly with a level of autonomy and decision-making confidence Mobility to travel across sites Good communication skills Excellent time management skills - able to deal with a number of priorities at once Desirable
A relevant Technical Qualification A relevant Facilities Management Qualification NEBOSH Health & Safety Certificate IMPSA or IOSH Health & Safety Competency Qualification Current Pool Plant Operators Certificate At least 3 years experience in the leisure industry in wet and dry leisure facilities Be able to prepare, control and manage budgets Experience of project management within a customer service environment We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you? My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities, and your day-to-day spending. Discounted Staff membership (including family members) Incremental holidays 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent, and professional counselling. Company pension Various insurance and saving schemes Financial advice Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings). All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment Closing date: 30th December 2024 Salary: up to £31,573 per annum
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Strong people management skills Pool Plant Level 3 Health & Safety Level 3 Experience of problem-solving, organisational, customer service, and staff management An understanding of identifying staff training and development requirements and identifying development opportunities A high awareness of industry developments, new initiatives, trends, and research Commercial awareness which translates into contributing to a successful and financially viable operation A passion for the industry demonstrated through continuous professional development Good computer skills and understanding including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook Team-oriented approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues To be able to work flexibly with a level of autonomy and decision-making confidence Mobility to travel across sites Good communication skills Excellent time management skills - able to deal with a number of priorities at once Desirable
A relevant Technical Qualification A relevant Facilities Management Qualification NEBOSH Health & Safety Certificate IMPSA or IOSH Health & Safety Competency Qualification Current Pool Plant Operators Certificate At least 3 years experience in the leisure industry in wet and dry leisure facilities Be able to prepare, control and manage budgets Experience of project management within a customer service environment We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you? My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities, and your day-to-day spending. Discounted Staff membership (including family members) Incremental holidays 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent, and professional counselling. Company pension Various insurance and saving schemes Financial advice Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings). All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment Closing date: 30th December 2024 Salary: up to £31,573 per annum
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