Duty Officer

Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council's policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies. This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis.

Active Wirral are seeking to recruit Leisure Duty Officers who will supervise leisure facilities as directed with particular attention given to a high standard of service delivery. The Duty Officer will be responsible for day-to-day operation of the leisure centres including health and safety, customer care, financial procedures and leading and managing subordinate staff. Each Duty Officer post will work to agreed responsibilities within leisure centres which will include fitness, catering, tennis, active play and outdoor activities.

You will be required to work on a rota basis over seven days per week which will include weekends and unsocial hours. You will also be required to work across multiple sites, having the ability to travel across the Borough to support the needs of the leisure service as and when required.

We would like to hear from you if you have suitable supervisory knowledge and experience! The post holder will operate and supervise a leisure centre adhering to health and safety procedures whilst developing opportunities to enhance the customer experience, supporting the leisure manager and team leaders to increase income and maximise efficiencies.

For more information or an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact one of our Deputy Operations Managers – Joe Wilson on email or Neil Price. Interviews to be held on Friday 21st November 2025.

As part of our Talent Strategy we are committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance package unless in exceptional circumstances. Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page. The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.

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