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Chief Executive
Executive Team
Admin & HR
Sports Coaches, Teachers & Ops Team

Chief Executive

Chief Executive
Chief Executive

  • Signficant post qualification work experience, with at least 3 years (ideally more) at Director level in an organisation.
  • Significant evidence of continuous personal development (e.g., project management qualifications, MBA, leadership development
  • Significant evidence of continuous personal development (e.g., project management qualifications, MBA, leadership development)
  • Experience of working in a chief executive role.
  • Knowledge/qualifications in sport, health and/or wellbeing

Directors

FINANCE DIRECTOR

 

  • Qualified CIMA/ACCA accountant
  • A strong background in finance and accounting is crucial for a Director of Finance
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience with data analysis and financial forecasting is necessary to make informed decisions
  • Strong mathematical and IT skills
  • Commercial and business awareness
operations director

 

  • Senior Management in Leisure at Facility Manager level or above for a minimum of 4 years
  • Strong financial knowledge
  • Project management and planning
  • People management
  • Contract negotiations
  • Report writing and presentations at board level
Operations Director

Executive Team

Group Facilities Managers
GROUP FACILITIES MANAGERS

 

  • Senior Management in Leisure at Facility Manager level or above
  • Strong Financial knowledge
  • Experience in supervising teams and managing projects. o Proficient in generating and analysing reports based on set KPIs
  • Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance practices & health, and safety regulations.
  • Contract management
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, both verbal and written.
HR EXeCUTIVE

 

  • CIPD Level 5 studying or qualified/ At least 3-5 years HR generalist experience
  • Experience in working in a fast-paced environment
  • Good understanding of employment law, policy, and process
  • Experience in managing complex ER cases
  • Report & Policy writing skills for presentations at board level
  • MS office skills specifically Excel
  • Good communication /networking skills
HR Executive
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

 

  • Minimum of 5 years B2B sales experience, ideally selling similar products or solutions.
  • Solid understanding of concepts of sales forecasting, conversion rates and sales planning
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven track record of hitting targets, KPIs.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Self-motivated with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
  • Good IT skills, including experience of working with a CRM system.
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

 

  • Part qualified CIMA/ACCA accountant or AAT qualified
  • Three years plus experience working in a finance team
  • Strong technical accounting acumen
  • Good communicator / internally and externally
  • Experience leading a team
  • Payroll experience desirable
Management Accountant
Executive Assistant
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Time-management skills & organisation skills
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Interpersonal skills

Senior Management Team

HR Business Partner
HR Business Partner

 

  • Relevant experience in a People Manager or Business Partner role.
  • CIPD qualified or equivalent qualification, operational experience is desirable.
  • Able to handle HR matters reliably and in accordance with legal requirements.
  • Enjoy problem solving, challenging the status quo, and willing to take responsibility/ownership to drive results.
  • Excellent organisational skills with an ability to work to deadlines and within defined standards.
  • Ability to deal sensitively and appropriately with confidential information.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Package
operations managers

 

  • National Pool Lifeguard qualification (NPLQ) for wet sites only
  • Plant Room trained.
  • Manager/Supervisory experience within a similar role
  • Health and Safety experience
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time often switching from one to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
  • Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
Operations Managers
Group H & S Manager
Group Health & Safety Manager

 

  • At least 3 years recent and relevant experience in a similar role.
  • Experience of formulating, implementing, and revising H&S policies and procedures.
  • Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety laws and regulations.
  • Qualified or willing to undertake a NEBOSH (General Certificate) or equivalent accreditation.
  • Qualified or willing to undertake a NEBOSH National Fire Certificate/Fire Safety & Fire Safety Management.
  • Attention to detail on the handling of H&S investigations.
Group Swimming Programme Manager

 

  • You will hold an ASA or STA (Level 2) Swimming Teacher Certificate or Equivalent.
  • Experience in a Swim School Coordinator or Management role.
  • Experience of problem-solving customer service and staff management.
  • Experience of using courses & bookings management software (i.e., Legend/Course Pro)
  • A high awareness of industry developments, new activities, trends, and research.
  • Commercial awareness which translates into contributing to a successful and financially viable operation.
Group Swimming Programme Manager
Group Programme Manager
Group Programming Manager

 

  • To be able to actively manage, develop and motivate a team of coaches & holiday programme assistants.
  • To provide and manage a programme of activities targeted at identified groups e.g., children, adults, and 50+.
  • To be able to manage daily operations of all sports programmes, including recruiting, appointing, and managing sport coaches.
  • To remain abreast of latest governing bodies standards and guidelines.
  • Proficient in building participation reports via Legend.
Group Fitness Manager

 

  • Experience of business development, including revenue responsibility and evidence of achieving financial targets.
  • Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisation skills.
  • Strong communication skills and a natural flair for going above and beyond the expectations of our members.
  • Experience of designing and teaching classes to an exceptionally high level
  • In-tune with the current fitness industry and growing trends/ influencers.
  • Self-driven with a positive attitude and a clear focus on providing a first-class member experience.
Group Fitness Manager
Sales Manager
Sales Manager

 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure. Self-motivated with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
  • Good IT skills, including experience of working with a CRM system.
  • Be able to provide accurate monthly sales plans – Daily review of sales performance Weekly and Monthly reporting of sales and leaver performance.
  • Provide ideas and recommendations to the management team to improve the experience of our members with a view to improving their length of stay.
Group Marketing and Communications Manager

 

  • Demonstrable experience in marketing together with the potential and attitude required to learn.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisation skills.
  • Desire to remain up to speed with current and online marketing techniques and best practices.
  • Thorough knowledge of web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, WebTrends etc.) and Google Adwords.
  • Customer-oriented approach with aptitude.
Group Marketing & Communications
Payroll Team Leader
Payroll Team Leader

 

  • Experience working as an efficient and comprehensive Payroll Team Leader.
  • A proven ability to mentor and motivate a payroll team.
  • Ability to liaise with stakeholders and manage expectations.
  • Able to articulate complicated information to non-Payroll experts.
  • Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisation skills.
Digital Media Officer

 

  • Proven working experience in digital marketing.
  • Demonstrable experience leading and managing marketing databases, email, social media and/or display advertising campaigns.
  • Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising digital campaigns that engage, inform, and motivate.
  • Solid knowledge of website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends).
  • Up to date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing and measurement.
Digital Media Officer

Administration and HR

Admin Coordinators
Admin Coordinators

 

  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering outstanding service.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Swimming Programme Coordinators

 

  • Desirable to be a qualified swimming instructor but not essential, excellent customer care skills and a good understanding of IT systems.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering outstanding service.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Swim Programme Coordinators
Finance Officer
Finance Officer

 

  • Studying towards AAT qualification
  • Enjoy working with figures and good IT skills
  • Enquiring mind with strong analytical skills
  • Attention to detail to ensure data is recorded accurately
  • Strong communication skills
HR Assistants

 

  • CIPD level 5 qualified or HR qualification is preferred with experience of generalist HR.
  • Sound knowledge of employment law. With the ability to work well under pressure with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent team working, relationship building and influencing skills.
  • Confident, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with managers at all levels within a business.
  • Discretion and the ability to work with sensitive information/ data while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and respond positively to pressure.
HR Assistants
Payroll Assitants
Payroll Assistants

 

  •  Ability to process payslips with minimum supervision.
  • Knowledge of common payroll software applications.
  • Knowledge of relevant contractual and employment laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations applying to HR administration.
  • Strong IT skills.
  • Attention to detail and precision.
Admin Assistants

 

  • Great communication skills.
  • Strong IT skills.
  • Time Management skills.
  • Customer orientated.
  • Attention to detail.

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Admin Assistants
Wedding & Events Manager

 

Qualities we look for.

  • A passion for service and looking after our guests, attention to detail.
  • Previous experience in either a wedding venue, catering company, or restaurant.
  • A leader who can guide, develop, communicate, and train our staff.
  •  Exceptional communication skills organised and methodical.
  • A genuine desire and passion to be part of the couple’s journey and excited by weddings.
  • Be able to adjust, be calm and confident when under pressure.
Fit4 Finance Officer

 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure. Self-motivated with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
  • Good IT skills, including experience of working with a CRM system.
  • Numeracy skill set

Sports Coaches and Teachers

Swimming Teacher
Swimming Teacher:

 

  • L1 or L2 ASA qualified.
  • Organised and professional
  • Motivational & creative
  • Understanding and patient
  • Customer focused.
Swimming Coach:

 

  • You must be at least 18 years of age and hold the Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach, ASA Level 1 Award (QCF) in Coaching Swimming or equivalent Swim England/ASA qualification
  • Organised and Professional
  • Motivational & Creative
  • Customer focused.
  • Passion for your sport and coaching
Swimming Coach
Trampoline Coach
Trampoline Coach:

 

  • You must be 16 years of age hold a level 1 or above trampoline coach certificate.
  • Organised and Professional
  • Motivational & Creative
  • Customer focused.
  • Passion for your sport and coaching
Football Coach:

 

  • Must have a minimum of a Level 1 working towards Level 2 in the relevant subject.
  • Patience and Perseverance
  • Great communicator
  • Imagination and Creativity
  • Positivity and Objectiveness
Football Coach
Gymnastics Coach
Gymnastics Coach:

 

  • Must have a minimum of a Level 1 working towards Level 2 in the relevant subject.
  • A good understanding in Health and Safety procedures, risk assessments and codes of conduct
  • Must be able to demonstrate low level gymnastics skills to the children.
  • Passion for your sport and coaching
  • Organised and Professional
Tennis Coach:

 

  • Must have a minimum of a Level 1 working towards Level 2 in the relevant subject.
  • A passion for tennis, with exceptional communication and customer service skills
  • Patience and Perseverance
  • Imagination and Creativity
  • Positivity and Objectiveness
Tennis

Operations Team

Senior Duty Manager
Senior Duty Managers:

 

  • National Pool Lifeguard qualification (NPLQ) for wet sites only
  • Plant Room trained.
  • Manager/Supervisory experience within a similar role
  • Health and Safety experience
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time often switching from one to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
  • Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
Duty Managers:

 

  • A commitment to the delivery of a quality customer focused service
  • Knowledge of the day-to-day operation of Leisure Facilities
  • A current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or are willing to complete the qualification (wet site only)
  • Health and Safety experience
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time often switching from one to another without loss of efficiency or composure
Duty Manager
Maintenance Technician:

 

  • A highly organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, able to manage their own workload and work proactively.
  • A resourceful problem-solver with good technical knowledge with previous experience of maintenance & repair including carpentry, joinery, painting, and decorating.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to prioritise & undertake reactive repairs, communicating with colleagues throughout
  • A proven record of overseeing H&S and compliance and PPM’s
  • Plant room knowledge and a willingness to complete a Pool Plant Operators Certificate.
Receptionists:

 

  • Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
  • Adaptable, Reliable, and Hard Working.
  • Good IT skills, including experience of booking/tilling systems (Legend)
  • Ability to work under pressure & remain good humoured.
Receptionist
Membership Advisors
Membership Advisors:

 

  • Previous experience in a similar role, would be preferred but not essential.
  • Strong IT skills with a strong knowledge of Microsoft packages/CRM system
  • Strong communication and administration skills
  • Excellent customer service, and problem-solving skills
  • Target-Oriented: self-motivated and target-oriented, with a drive to achieve and exceed sales goals.
Fitness Advisors:

 

  • Level 2 REPs or CIMSPA recognised qualification.
  • Enthusiastic team member who shows genuine passion when engaging with our members.
  • Excellent communication, customer service
  • Organised and Professional.
Fitness Advisors
Personal Trainers
Personal Trainers:

 

  • Level 3 REPs or CIMSPA recognised qualification.
  • Genuine passion for fitness.
  • Have strong engagement, good communication and active listening skills.
  • Be a coach and motivator with the flexibility to recognise every client individuality.
  • Organised and Professional
GP Referral Consultant:

 

  • Passionate about the health benefits of regular exercise, especially in later life and during long term illness.
  • As a Level 3 Exercise Referral (GP referral Consultant) you will lead, organise, and deliver a wide and inclusive range of exercise activities, aimed at improving the health and well-being, both physically and emotionally, of our customers and members of the local community.
  • individuals will have empathy, excellent customer service skills, good organisational skills, and a desire to make a positive change to someone’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
Group Exercise Instructor
Group Exercise Instructor:

 

  • Your commitment to the SDL group exercise programme will be demonstrated by your enthusiasm and member focused approach.
  • Classes must be safe, well attended and professionally taught.
Lifeguards:

 

  • National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential for this position or the ability to gain the qualification.
  • Knowledge of the importance of Health and Safety procedures in relation to leisure/ sports facilities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, for the purposes of providing advice/guidance, as well as information and assistance on services offered and the operation of equipment.
  • To be able to demonstrate team player attitude and the desire to help and assist others when needed.
  • Ability to be able to work independently and show a proactive attitude whilst adhering to instructions.
Leisure Assistant
Leisure Assistant:

 

  • Leisure Assistants must be hard working, friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, and reliable.
  • You will need great customer skills.
Creche Supervisor:

 

The role of a supervisor in a creche is to,

  • Implement best practice and maintain standards and quality.
  • Motivate and support team members in achieving agreed actions.
  • Lead the planning of safe, creative, and appropriate learning opportunities.
  • Support the day-to-day management of staff including the supervision, monitoring, of children in their care.
Creche Supervisor
Creche Assistant
Creche Assistant:

 

  • A a Crèche Assistant you will create a safe, secure, and stimulating Crèche environment – one where children can explore their potential.
  • Consider children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and psychological development through play and education.
  • Provide equipment for play and education.
  • Ensure the Crèche is safe, clean, and tidy at all times.
  • Ability to Liaise with parents and carers in an informative and appropriate manner.
Cleaner:

 

  • Cleaners play an important part in providing safe, clean environments in which our customers can thrive. You will be carrying out a range of cleaning activities including mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying bins and cleaning washrooms.
  • Good attention to detail
  • To be reliable and responsible with a flexible approach to work
Cleaner
Modern Apprentice
Modern Apprentice

 

  • Modern Apprentices learn on the job – gaining skills, experience and qualifications that’ll kick-start your career.
  • You’ll learn real-life industry skills while you work towards a qualification that’s accredited.
Volunteers

 

  • Join us as a volunteer, we have volunteering roles to suit everyone, however much time you have to give and whatever your experience. You can volunteer in some of our services from age 16.
Volunteers