Teignbridge District Council
Duty Manager (Newton Abbot Leisure Centre)
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Duty Manager
25 hours per week, as per the rota, including some weekends and evenings
Newton Abbot Leisure Centre
£31,022- £33,699 per annum, pro-rata (subject to 26/27 pay review)
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Duty Manager to join our team at Newton Abbot Leisure Centre. In this key role, you will help oversee the smooth day-to-day operation of the centre, ensuring a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for our customers.
You will be responsible for the management and operation of the swimming pool and pool plant, while providing leadership and support to staff across the site. As a Duty Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of customer service, health and safety, and operational excellence.
To be successful, you will hold current First Aid at Work and National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) certificates, along with previous supervisory experience and the ability to lead a team with confidence and enthusiasm.
To be successful in this role, you will:
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- Have previous experience working within the Leisure industry.
- Lead effectively and are a good communicator.
- Have a people-focused approach to your work.
- Remain patient, level-headed and calm under pressure.
- Have knowledge of, and ensure adherence to, safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Provide excellent customer service to all pool users.
- Be proactive and able to identify day-to-day problems and resolve them as appropriate.
- Be able to manage competing workloads and work well under pressure.
We can offer:
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Generous annual leave and wellbeing package.
- Discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Opportunities for career, self-development and cross-centre working.
- Free parking.
- 24/7 employee discount access and employee assistance support.
We’re better together.
You will enjoy working together as part of a team to deliver on our vision of making Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work and visit.
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We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.
It is vital to read the job description and person specification for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026 @ midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 5th August 2026 (swimming assessment) and Thursday 6th August 2026 (Interview)
No agencies please.
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