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We are looking for a proactive and confident Duty Manager to play a key role in the smooth, safe and successful operation of our Leisure Centres. If you’re motivated, people‑focused and ready to take the next step in your leisure career, this is a role where you can thrive, grow and make a real impact.

Our Service

We are here to inspire health and happiness through participation in activities that encourage people to be active, creative and healthy. Tadcaster Leisure and Wellbeing Hub has all the facilities you need to do just that, with a sports hall, gym and studios. We are a friendly team, with a well‑equipped site and a strong reputation for quality and customer care. As a Duty Manager, you’ll enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same.

Find out more about us here: Tadcaster Leisure and Wellbeing Hub

The Role

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, build technical expertise in leisure operations and pool plant management, and contribute directly to the commercial success of a growing service.

If you’re motivated, people‑focused and ready to take the next step in your leisure career, this is a role where you can thrive, grow and make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the day to day delivery of leisure centre operations, ensuring a safe, welcoming and well managed environment for all visitors and staff.‑to‑day delivery of leisure centre operations, ensuring a safe, welcoming and well‑managed environment for all visitors and staff.
• Prioritising health and safety at all times, working in line with established policies, procedures and industry standards.
• Contributing to the commercial success of the centre by supporting income generating activities and delivering a high quality, value for money service.‑generating activities and delivering a high‑quality, value‑for‑money service.
• Taking operational supervisory responsibility for the centre, including providing technical input on pool plant operations to ensure compliance, efficiency and smooth running within budget.
• Ensuring consistently high standards of cleanliness, customer service and operational excellence.
• Responding promptly to building or equipment issues and managing the initial stages of any emergency in accordance with established procedures.
• Overseeing daily pool plant filtration and chemical treatment systems.
• Completing daily cash handling and reconciliation duties accurately and responsibly.
• Occasionally deputising across other operational roles as required.
• Give operational resilience by working across both of our Selby and Tadcaster sites on a scheduled rota basis.

What we need from you

·       Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and evenings

·       Awareness of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

·       Aware of health and safety practices

·       Previous experience in the leisure industry (including health and safety management) is desirable but not essential, ideally covering both wet and dry facilities.

This position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.  

Working for us  

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

·        a local government pension scheme

·        salary sacrifice schemes

·        modern flexible working practices

·        learning and development packages

·        career advancement opportunities

·        employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts

·        green car and cycle schemes

·        travel loans

·        Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Contact 

If you would like to know more about this role, please get in touch with dominic.patchett@northyorks.gov.uk or paris.fenton@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Monday 2^nd March 2026

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Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £31,537 - £34,434 per annum

Location: Tadcaster, North Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Customer Services

Sector: Leisure and Culture

Job Role: Manager