Assistant Centre Manager - Ashton Playing Fields - Woodford Green, London

Woodford Green, London
£25,791 per annum
16 May 2022
29 May 2022
Full Time

Assistant Centre Manager - Ashton Playing Fields - Woodford Green, London

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent - 40 hours per week

The Sport and Leisure Service are recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as an Assistant Centre Manager at Ashton Playing Fields.

Located in Woodford Bridge, Ashton Playing Fields boasts a wide range of sports facilities including an 8 lane athletics track, a newly refurbished gym, an astro-turf pitch and grass pitches, long jump/triple jump pits and javelin and shot put area.

A function hall and meeting room is also available and numerous sports events are regularly held here.

Key Tasks:

  • To be responsible in managing the Centre in the provision, delivery and development of high quality and cost-effective services.
  • To oversee the delivery of the objectives at the centre from the Sport & Leisure Service plan.
  • To seek ways to improve the income and usage of the Centre.
  • To control expenditure at the facility within the agreed budget.
  • To ensure the effective running of the centre for customers.
  • To co-ordinate staff resources to meet the operational requirements of the centre and to be part of the shift rota.
  • To encourage teamwork through open communication and leadership.
  • To maintain good relations with existing hirers.
  • To monitor the performance of the operation through budget reporting procedures.
  • To take responsibility for health and safety at the Centre.

Job Responsibilities:

  • To oversee the smooth running of the facility.
  • To work as a Duty Manager as part of the operational shift rota.
  • To ensure that the buildings are presented at good levels of cleanliness for customers.
  • To assist in developing the programme of activities for customers.
  • To ensure operational procedures are adhered to.
  • To maintain quality assured procedures in line with Quest standards.
  • To assist in recruiting, training and motivating staff within the centre.
  • To implement the Health and Safety policy and associated procedures.
  • To ensure that the buildings are maintained according to the requirements of the Centre.
  • To ensure Vision’s values are embraced and adopted throughout the Centre.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience of working within the leisure industry for over 2 years.
  • First Aid at Work Certificate.
  • Experience of managing staff.

In return, we will offer the successful Assistant Centre Manager a pension scheme membership and Annual performance reward. We offer, learning and development opportunities and annual leave entitlements. We also offer a benefits package which includes discounts on supermarkets and high street shops as well as access to 24 hour GP service and more.

To apply for the position, please send your CV and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by clicking 'Apply'