At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team, manage health and safety, and create exciting leisure programmes.
- Company: Join the vibrant Lord Butler Leisure Centre with a focus on community and fun.
- Benefits: Full-time role with career growth opportunities and a rewarding experience.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a chance to shape the future of leisure activities.
- Why this job: Perfect for aspiring leaders wanting to make a difference in leisure management.
- Qualifications: Must have NPLQ and POO certifications; leadership skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Operations Manager
Lord Butler Leisure Centre
Full Time
We are currently looking for a Operations Manager
The Operations Manager position is a key position in the Company. This is an ideal role for an individual with ambitions of running their own facility, and with the attention to detail to oversee all aspects of day-to-day health, safety, and compliance management on behalf of the Centre Manager. The position provides the post holder with a genuinely rewarding experience and a springboard to a leisure management career
The Opportunity
- To organise and manage the Duty Manager team, and other line management staff in the absence of the Centre Manager.
- Take responsibility for health and safety and actively participate in the maintenance and improvement of the overall Company health and safety culture.
- To manage, develop and coordinate staff resources effectively to meet the operational requirement of the centre.
- To develop and promote an exciting, innovative leisure programme.
- To assume shift management responsibility for the centre and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and customer care.
The Person
- Will be reliable and confident in making key decisions.
- Will be able to demonstrate excellent planning and time management ability.
- Will be able to proactively resolve day-to-day operational issues.
- Will be able to proactively demonstrate commitment to a health and safety culture.
- Will be able to communicate at different levels of the organisation, and deliver quality training.
- Will be able to meet the demands of the role by working additional hours when required.
- Essential qualifications include a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and Pool Plant Operators (PP0) certificate. A NPLQ Tutor/Assessor, Level 2 Award in Swim Teaching and/or a related Health & Safety qualifications would also be advantageous.
Closing Date: 12/07/2026
Operations Manager in Saffron Walden employer: 1Life Management Solutions Limited
At Lord Butler Leisure Centre, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and supportive work culture. Our Operations Manager role not only offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth but also allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community through innovative leisure programmes. Join us in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued, and you can advance your career in leisure management while ensuring the highest standards of health and safety.
Contact Details:
1Life Management Solutions Limited Recruitment Team
