Leisure Assistant Manager in Huntingdon

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high‑quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people. Situated within the heart of the Cambridge‑Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward‑thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision‑making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

One Leisure St Neots is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Assistant Manager. You will deliver and support the One Leisure corporate and site‑specific systems, procedures and programmes to ensure a quality customer experience and exceptional service, both within the poolside environment and dryside. You will also be responsible for key performance areas, which you oversee and develop in line with the One Leisure Business Strategy.

You will have experience as a Supervisor or Manager within a leisure centre, swimming pool or fitness facility. Ideally, you will hold qualifications in lifeguarding, pool plant operations and first aid, although training can be provided to the right candidate. You will be an organised person who is able to effectively lead a team, and deputise for the General Manager when required. You will be proactive in the way that you work and support your team to achieve the best out of them, no matter the situation.

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

However, this is a rolling campaign and we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early if we receive suitable applications, so please don’t delay in applying!

For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in‑office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee‑led environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work‑life balance.