Head of Service - Commercial Development / Sport and Leisure


SALARY: Up to £43,000 per annum + Essential Car User Provision


We are looking to recruit a Head of Service – to lead on the further commercial development of the Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s (WLCT) sport and leisure business.


This individual will bring their astute business knowledge and strong commercial focus of the leisure industry to this uniquely challenging role. We are committed to improving and growing our facilities and services across the areas we operate; in the North West of England, North Yorkshire and the West Midlands.


In this newly created post, you’ll take us even further, by developing sound strategies to drive future success both within the current areas of our operation but also through the strategic development and growth of our business and client base.


Responsible to the Executive Director (Business Development), we are looking for someone who can demonstrate significant leadership experience within a similar operational/consulting organisation from within the Sport and Leisure sector.


You must be able to formulate, develop and implement relevant development and investment strategies along with the evaluation of opportunities for successful expansion of the business. This will include identifying opportunities for the submission of successful ITT bids.


With responsibility for a development team, you must be a skilled leader who can enthuse and inspire. You will also be a switched-on commercial thinker, able to immediately influence the commercial performance and development of our organisation.


It is essential that you are either educated to degree level or have an NVQ 4 and/or hold a professional qualification relevant to the area of service or equivalent by demonstrable competence


Benefits include, pension scheme, discounted membership and career development opportunities


This is a rewarding and exciting role with an employer that aspires to be an employer of choice.


CLOSING DATE: Friday 31 August 2012 -5.00pm PROPOSED INTERVIEW DATE: Tuesday 11 September 2012


INFORMATION PACK & APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE FROM: www.wlct.org and visit our vacancies page


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Hertsmere Leisure require


3 Duty Managers Salary Range £16,563 - £19,731*


Hertsmere Leisure requires three Duty Managers who place great importance on customer care, staff development, and facility standards, whilst working to both financial and strategic targets.


We require enthusiastic individuals, with proven supervisory skills to be responsible for the day to day managements and performance of the Centre in line with our procedures and in compliance with health and safety legislation. The posts are at the following locations.


Duty Manager at The Venue in Borehamwood - (NPLQ Trainer Assessor)


Duty Manager at The Centre in South Oxhey - (responsible for fitness)


Duty Manager at Bletchley Leisure Centre in Milton Keynes – (responsible for customer service)


The successful candidate will work as part of a three person Duty Manager team and must possess a current First Aid at Work qualification and for The Venue and Bletchley Leisure Centre an NPLQ and Pool Plant Operators Certificate (or the ability to gain these qualifications within 6 months of being appointed). Two years previous supervisory/management experience in a leisure environment is desirable along with a RLSS Trainer Assessor qualification for the Venue and a Level 2 Fitness Instructors qualification for The Centre.


Closing date: 24th August 2012 Hertsmere leisure in Rickmansworth require a


Fitness & Sales Manager Circa Salary £24,000pa*


We are seeking to appoint a Fitness & Sales Manager, to compliment our existing management team at the William Penn Leisure Centre Rickmansworth, Herts.


Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day management of Beaumonts Health Club. This key role will include, amongst other things, deputising for the General Manager as and when required, line management of the fitness team, customer retention, and sales.


You will have previous management experience in a leisure environment and hold as a minimum a level 2 fitness qualification, in addition the successful candidate will hold a First Aid at Work certificate and NPLQ qualification or have the ability to gain these once appointed. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge and experience in sales and retention, including generating leads, marketing, and sales processes.


* Dependent on successful completion of a 6 month probation period. Closing Date: 24th August 2012


To apply for these positions, please visit our website, www.hertsmereleisure.co.uk, call recruitment on 01727 744250 or email: recruitment@hertsmereleisure.co.uk


These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be conditional upon a satisfactory disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.


Successful applicants will receive notification of an interview within 3 weeks of the closing date.


Hertsmere Leisure promotes a positive attitude towards attendance at work.


Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered Charity No.: 1093653. Hertsmere Leisure is an


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