Be Well Assistant Lakes Team Manager

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Salary: Grade 7, £32,597- £36,363 per annum pro rata based on 37 hours per week

Hours to be confirmed

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

As our Assistant Lakes Team Manager, you’ll help lead the day to day operation of Low Bank Ground, supporting staff and ensuring safe, high quality outdoor adventure and residential experiences for schools, groups and residents. You’ll work closely with the Lakes Team Manager, take responsibility for key operational areas, and provide on the ground leadership across land and water based activities. You’ll support staff development, uphold safety standards, and help shape an exciting, inclusive programme offer for all visitors.

About you:

You’ll be an experienced outdoor professional with strong technical qualifications across paddlesport, climbing, hillwalking and watersports. You’ll bring excellent organisational and communication skills, confidence leading teams, and a passion for delivering safe, engaging activities. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment, be flexible with working hours, and enjoy working outdoors in all seasons. You’ll understand risk management, safeguarding and customer care, and be committed to inclusion, high standards and continuous improvement.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Be Well Outdoors is a friendly, passionate team delivering meaningful outdoor experiences that build confidence, wellbeing and connection. Low Bank Ground is a unique lakeside centre in the heart of the Lake District, offering a varied programme of adventure activities and residential stays. You’ll join a supportive leadership team, benefit from ongoing training and development, and help shape a service that makes a real difference to children, families and communities. We value teamwork, creativity and a culture where everyone can thrive.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

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For further information, please contact Nathan Scarll at Nathan.scarll@wigan.gov.uk

Interview date: Monday 15th June 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

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