Places for People
Duty Manager - Lifeguard Manager
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We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes it's people who make a community. That’s why we build homes and deliver services for everyone to thrive.
About Your Role
At Places Leisure, we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK’s leading health and wellbeing enabler.
This is a varied and interesting role as a Duty Manager. You will wear many hats:
- Managing, recruiting, and training staff
- Addressing customer concerns
- Driving up membership numbers
- Preparing reports and attending meetings
- Leading a team to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of our centre
As Places Leisure’s representative, you will:
- Take on responsibility in a hands-on leadership role
- Require a motivated, proactive approach to work
- Be open to shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
A proportion of ‘off-shift’ time will be provided for administrative duties.
More About You
This role requires a supervisory/management background within a leisure facility—previous experience would be highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities and Benefactors:
The Duty Manager will:
- Experience, or potential to rapidly gain, first aid qualifications (also acts as a representative first aider)
- Demonstrate excellent customer service and strong leadership skills
Essential Requirement:
- You must hold an NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification).
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A Pool Plant Operator (PPO) qualification is desirable, but training can be offered to the successful candidate.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and career growth:
- Full Health & Fitness membership (for you, a nominated adult, and up to 4 juniors)
- 2% annual bonus scheme for all colleagues
- Flexible working arrangements (including part-time roles and shift work)
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Access to ongoing personal learning and development
- Company pension scheme participation
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs (up to a £500 annual saving)
- Discounts of up to 50% on activities, hotel stays, and in-house shops/cafés
- Additional perks, including exclusive discounts and offers from partner organisations (e.g., cinema, shopping)
- One-off perks tailored to employee’s preferences
What’s Next?
If you meet the essential criteria and are looking to take the next step in your career, apply through our simple online process in 5 minutes.
- Upload your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the job requirements.
Important Notes:
- We may close applications earlier if we receive a high volume of strong candidates, so apply quickly to avoid disappointment.
- If submitting via mobile, ensure your CV is stored in the cloud (we support Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox).
- Your entry into our workforce is governed by safe working policies, including DBS checks and safeguarding procedures.
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Our Commitments:
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Supporting the Armed Forces:
- We are a committed signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Applications from members or veterans of the Armed Forces (including wounded/former personnel, reservists, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners) will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential requirements.
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Disability Confident Employer (Level 2 certified):
- Disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria will be assured an interview.
- The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone whose physical or mental condition substantially and long-term impacts everyday activities.
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Neurodiversity - Special Interview Guarantee:
- We recognise that traditional interviews may present challenges for neurodivergent candidates.
- Applications from neurodiverse individuals meeting the criteria will be guaranteed an interview at Places for People.
Safeguarding at Places for People Protecting our communities and colleagues is essential to us. Our commitment includes raising awareness, robust policies, pre-employment screening, and a strong culture of accountability.
By joining us, you’ll contribute to our commitment to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues.
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