Assistant Manager



Band 4, £29,094 - £32,591 per annum (pro-rate for part time hours)
Middleton Arena
29-03-2026

What do I need to have?

  • Qualified to Level 2/3 or equivalent in a relevant subject
  • Supervisory or Team Leader experience in a sport or leisure environment including mentoring, motivating  and coaching  
  • Experience of working in a customer facing, target driven environment with a proven record of achieving results
  • Hold Pool Plant Operators Certificate or demonstrate commitment and ability to achieve within 3-6 months
  • Hold IOSH Working or demonstrate commitment and ability to achieve within 3-6 months
  • Knowledge of a range of sports and leisure related products and services and demonstrable confidence in promoting these
  • Hold NPLQ 10th Edition or demonstrate commitment and ability to achieve within 3-6 months
  • Ability to train, develop, mentor and supervise a team of people including setting targets and motivating staff to achieve
  • Ability to co-ordinate tasks to deliver activities and events smoothly
  • Proven ability to develop positive relationships with stakeholders, partners and members of the public including effective management of compliments and complaints
  • Excellent communication; both oral and written and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management skills
 
Benefits
 
  • Best of Friends Events Membership
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Excellent Pension Scheme
  • Free Gym Membership
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Occupational Sick Pay
  • Real Living Wage Pay Rates

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