Deputy Partnership Manager - Bridgend Life Centre
Bridgend Life Centre Permanent Vacancy Reference: G40LECDM Closes Nov 23, 2026 at 04:00 PM
Competitive
Description
Deputy Partnership Manager – Bridgend Life Centre
Are you ready for an exciting career step with Halo Leisure?
We are seeking a high-energy Deputy Partnership Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven culture to join our senior operations team. This role provides a fantastic transition opportunity for those who have a future career ambition for Area or Partnership Management in a leisure based setting.
Working in leisure is dynamic and fast-paced, especially at Halo — an award- winning social enterprise and registered local charity operating 33 facilities across Herefordshire, Bridgend County, Gloucestershire, Merthyr Tydfil, Shropshire, Torfaen, and Wiltshire.
Bridgend Life Centre (BLC) is our flagship facility in the region, serving as a vital community asset that is actively used and highly valued by local residents. We thrive on the opportunities created by our social mission, driven to provide inclusive health, fitness, and wellbeing activities for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Role Overview
This role combines direct operational leadership of Bridgend Life Centre with strategic contract-wide support for the Partnership Manager.
You will oversee operational efficiency, financial performance, and customer service standards, while deputising for the Partnership Manager across client relations, quality management systems, community development, and contract performance tracking.
You will also supervise three dual-use centres and one resource centre, and directly line-manage the Healthy Communities Manager (leading the NERS and community teams).
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Partnership Support: Deputise in client meetings, SMT presentations, and stakeholder engagement; support delivery of the Partnership Plan and Welsh Government initiatives (such as the Free Swimming Initiative and health improvement plans).
- Operational & Financial Performance: Take primary responsibility for day-to-day operations, maintenance, and commercial development of BLC. Maintain robust cost control procedures, manage complex budgets,monitor KPIs, and drive secondary spend (including Food & Beverage).
- Leadership & Development: Direct, manage, and mentor site customer service managers and operational staff. Oversee recruitment, training,appraisals, and actively promote FREDIE principles (Fairness, Respect,Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement).
- Quality Assurance & Health & Safety: Lead the implementation of internal quality management systems, achieve a minimum score of 80% across all operational audits, and ensure full compliance with Health & Safety,safeguarding, and environmental regulations.
Salary: £48,000 – £50,000 per annum (commensurate with responsibilities)
Hours: Flexible approach to working hours, including regular evening,weekend, and emergency cover.
Working Base: Bridgend Life Centre (with travel between local partnership,sites when deputising).
Interview date: 1st December 2026.
The Benefits and Perks…
- Free use of our facilities (including gym, swimming, soft play, tennis, golf and lots more!)
- Access to the Company pension scheme with death in service cover
available - Additional employer contributions to your pension scheme
- Training and Development and career progression opportunities
- 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employee wellbeing programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced absence pay
- Long service, Baby gifts and other reward schemes
- The chance to be nominated to receive one of our annual staff awards
- Cycle to work scheme
We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.
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Deputy Partnership Manager - Bridgend Life Centre employer: Halo Leisure
Halo Leisure in Torfaen is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible hours, free access to facilities, and comprehensive training opportunities, we foster a supportive work culture that empowers our Group Exercise Instructors to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community. Join us for a rewarding career where your passion for fitness can flourish.
