Leisure Duty ManagerLocation: Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre, Aylesbury, HP20 1DX Salary: 27,742 per annum plus excellent benefits Schedule: Permanent, Full-time, 40 hours per week, 3-week rota basis across 7 days of the weekReady to impact a better future?Leisure Solutions Community Trust encourages active, healthy lifestyles across the local community. Providing affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities in a safe, clean, friendly and welcoming space, their goal is to support healthier and happier lives for everyone. Delivering these services relies on an enthusiastic, customer-focused team, and they're now looking for a Duty Manager to join their team and help make a positive difference every day. As a Duty Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day operation of the leisure centre, helping create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for customers of all ages. By supporting colleagues, maintaining high standards and ensuring activities run smoothly, you'll have a positive impact on communities, helping more people stay active, connected and healthy while contributing to a better future.What you’ll do as a Duty ManagerLead on health, safety and quality, ensuring compliance with legislation, maintaining safe systems of work and taking control during incidents and emergencies.Drive commercial performance by supporting sales activity, member retention and excellent customer service standards.Oversee daily operations, including opening and closing the centre, managing rotas and ensuring programmes are delivered effectively.Monitor the facility and proactively resolve issues to maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and presentation.Lead, coach and develop colleagues, supporting growth and consistent performance across the team.Act as a visible leader, building trust with customers and responding positively to feedback, queries and community needs.Support with Lifeguarding duties as required.Does this sound like you?Proven experience in leisure, hospitality or retail managementLifeguard background with supervisor experienceStrong understanding of health and safety practices, with confidence to lead during high-pressure or emergency situationsCommercial awareness and experience supporting sales, customer engagement or service improvement initiativesAbility to organise, prioritise and manage multiple operational demands effectively.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and motivate othersA proactive, hands-on approach, taking pride in maintaining high standards and delivering a great customer experienceConfident and capable swimmerValid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (essential)Valid National Pool Plant Operators certificate (essential)What we offer21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays6% employer matched pension contributionFree gym membership for you and your immediate familyFree safeguarding training and DBS checksFree swimming lessons and holiday clubs for one child (50% off for additional children)Training and development opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Programme, Wisdom wellbeing app, Personal Trainer discountsDiscounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment, travel, and gym equipmentLearn more at Vetting and checksAn Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.Ready to make a difference? Apply today.#LeisurejobsSerco Leisure is one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities, managing sites, services and recruitment on behalf of the Leisure Trust. Our inclusive recruitment commitment:We prioritise your skills and potential, and champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).Please note, for many of our roles, a DBS check will be required.For support with your application, please contact recruitmentuk@serco.com.Ready to make a difference? Apply today.#LeisurejobsJob SummaryJob number: 313404Profession: Leisure & HospitalityType: both
Leisure Duty Manager in London employer: Serco Group
Serco is an exceptional employer that prioritises the protection of data as a core value, ensuring trust and integrity in its operations across various critical public services. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including a company car or allowance, and a commitment to employee growth through flexible working arrangements, Serco fosters a collaborative work culture where every team member can influence strategic decisions and contribute to meaningful change. As a Disability Confident Leader and Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, Serco champions diversity and equal opportunities, making it an attractive workplace for all.
