INTERNAL ONLY VACANCY. This post is open to existing Leeds City Council employees only. Applications will not be considered from external candidates.

Job title: Deputy Leisure Centre Manager

Salary: SO2 £37,280 - £39,152

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Location: Leeds Area

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a great Deputy Manager to support in leading one of our largest sites and make a real impact in the local community. You’ll be creating opportunities for a range of differing needs from cradle to grave, and have the tools to achieve this: including a modern gym, large pool, studio space & community facilities within the Leisure Centre

But more than this, you’ll be part of the Active Leeds Management team with a portfolio of 16 facilities, industry leading development team and business support unit.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions

About you

As a Deputy Manager you will bring to the role:

Experience of developing a high performing team
Experience of clear goal setting and creating a vision for your leisure centres growth
Demonstrate a track record of programme innovation to maximise opportunities
Cultural alignment with our values of Health and Safety being our number one priority
A track record of customer service improvement

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Apply for this job online. Please complete the online application form or upload a CV with a covering letter.

Read our guidancefor further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Helen Trenam-Yates – Helen.trenamyates@leeds.gov.uk

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visaroute before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Purpose: Support the Centre Manager / General Manager in providing the safe and efficient management of Leeds City Council Leisure Centres.

Responsibilities:

Support performance management and improvements for the leisure centre in line with corporate and departmental policies and priorities.

Contribute to increasing and sustaining active participation across the City.

Support the Centre Manager / General Manager in the safe, efficient and effective operation of the Leisure Centre(s), including the management of the operation, programme and development of the centre(s).

Assist with the leadership and management of all members of staff under their control including the workforce planning of the centre, employment related matters such as recruitment, retention, disciplinary and grievance, training and development, in accordance with the Council’s employment polices and procedures.

Assist with the management of the maintenance of the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation, both in respect of the facilities themselves and the staff.

Support the Centre Manager / General Manager on ensuring that all heating, lighting, ventilation, plant and other services are operating to the required standards.

Support the Centre Manager / General Manager on reviewing the processes of both planned and reactive maintenance and resolving any deficiencies with the Centre Manager / General Manager and appropriate bodies.

Assist in the implementation of training programmes, including the carrying out of training needs assessments and individual appraisal reviews.

Assist with the correct and efficient operation of all licensed bar/catering activities where applicable.

Support the Centre Manager / General Manager in developing and implementing service delivery plans and marketing plans for the centre, by working with the Sport Programme Team and Business Support section.

Contribute to the effective management of health and safety within the facility.

Undertake projects required by the centre manager and / or the service.

Create and support effective working relationships with managers and stakeholders across Leeds City Council and to create and support effective formal partnerships with internal and external agencies.

Act as a key holder and be available for emergency call-out as necessary.

Assist the Centre Manager / General Manager to ensure maximum utilisation and income at the facility, including the development of action plans to tackle poor performance.

Assist in the management and the undertaking of administrative duties relating to the operation of the facility.

Assist with budget planning, preparation and reporting on the operation of the facility.

Contribute to the management of the programmes/activities/major events at the facility.

Support the Centre Manager / General Manager on the processing of financial procedures including payroll and banking processes.

Support the Centre Manager / General Manager in the development, monitoring and achievement of key centre and service performance indicators.

Lead on/or assist with the development and delivery of Business Plans as and when required.

Effectively manage appropriate budgets in accordance with Leeds City Council’s Financial Regulations.

Undertake the accountabilities of the post in accordance with council policies including the Safeguarding of Young People and Vulnerable Adults, Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies.

The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

Qualifications

Essential:

No essential qualifications

Desirable:

CIMSPA National Pool Plant Operators certificate *.
First Aid at Work certificate or NPLQ (where NPLQ is not held, it is essential that the post holder obtain this certificate within 6 months of employment) *.
Institute of Safety and Health (I.O.S.H.) Managing Safely or equivalent *.
National Licensee certificate (Only at John Charles Centre) *.
CIMSPA certificate or N.V.Q. equivalent or be able to demonstrate relevant management experience *.

*As part of the requirement to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up to date knowledge and skills, successful applicants who do not hold any of the desirable qualifications must achieve these within the first 6 months of appointment.

Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria. Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.

Substantive management experience
Able to travel throughout Leeds City Council boundaries and move location within the service working at different sites /areas depending on need.

A flexible approach to working hours with the ability as required to change shifts, work out of normal hours including evening and weekends, emergency and short notice cover.

Able to lead and work effectively as part of a team demonstrating organisational and time management skills prioritising own and team’s work to meet conflicting deadlines

Able to lead a team, support staff to feel motivated and engaged in the values, vision and direction of the service, promoting the values of the Council through appropriate behaviour and professionalism.

Able to communicate appropriately with a wide range of people, through a variety of different methods at all appropriate levels.

Able to work accurately with numbers and within financial policies and procedures

Able to accurately interpret management information and enter and retrieve data and information from digital and manual systems producing reports and data.

Able to use information technology packages e.g. Microsoft packages

Able and willing to act as a key holder and emergency call out person.
Commitment to and ability to set high standards of customer service and continuous improvement. and deal with difficult situations as required.

Able to set and implement high standards of customer service.

Knowledge of budgetary and accounting procedures.

Knowledge of health, safety and wellbeing issues.

Knowledge of management and staff training

Experience of working in line and delivering safety compliance within the workplace

Ability to formulate a business plan proposal to support with income generation / cost reduction.
Ability to contribute to development and marketing plans.

Experience of the management of staff training.

Experience of recruitment and induction processes.

Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics

Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct
Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health, Safety and wellbeing.
Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up to date knowledge and skills.
Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity of Leeds City Council.
Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.

Knowledge of Hospitality
Experience of sports development programmes & Health Programs.
Experience of working within a Quality Assurance systems.

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