Duty Manager - Part Time - GL1 Leisure Centre
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Salary£22k
LocationGloucester, England, United Kingdom
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityLead
DepartmentGL1 Leisure Centre
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live2d ago
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Manage, develop, and motivate a team of operational staff
Responsible for the day to day duty management and running of the leisure centre to the highest standard
Contribute to and understand the business and budgetary performance of the centre
Proactive member of the leisure centre team
Passion for the industry demonstrated through continuous professional development
Experience of problem solving, customer service and staff management
Experience working in a Duty Management or similar role
Able to work flexibly with a level of autonomy and decision making confidence
Able to think on your feet and respond to variable demands
NPLQ qualification (training can be provided)
First aid at work (training can be provided)
Benefits
Company pension
Cycle to work
Car leasing
Discounted membership
Employee assistance program
Financial advice
Incremental annual leave
Staff shop discounts
Training and development
Insurance schemes
Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!
At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools - but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.
As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile - every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.
If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.
We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive - because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.
About the role
We are looking for a Duty Manager to work at our GL1 Leisure Centre, to join our friendly and professional team.
If you like talking to people, this is definitely the role for you. We understand that engaging with customers and colleagues is not as easy as it sounds and sometimes comes with experience. We will provide all the training needed to be a successful Duty Manager but we also believe that employing people from a mix of employment backgrounds can offer a wider benefit to our team, some of which might be in their first ever job and need more support from their manager and colleagues.
Responsibilities
In the role of Duty Manager, you will ensure the best levels of service are achieved by our teams, for our customers through offering a friendly, clean and safe facilities at all times.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (rota basis)
Requirements
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To actively manage and develop and motivate a team of operational staff
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To be responsible for the day to day duty management and running of the leisure centre to the highest standard
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To contribute to and understand the business and budgetary performance of the centre
•
To be a proactive member of the leisure centre team
•
A passion for the industry demonstrated through continuous professional development
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Experience of problem solving, customer service and staff management
•
Experience working in a Duty Management or similar role
•
To be able to work flexibly with a level of autonomy and decision making confidence
•
Able to think on your feet and respond to variable demands
•
NPLQ qualification (training can be provided)
•
First aid at work (training can be provided)
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
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Company pension
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Cycle-to-work and car leasing tax-efficient schemes
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Discounted staff membership (including family members)
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Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
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Financial advice
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Incremental annual leave entitlement
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My Staff Shop employee benefits scheme, offering discounts on cinema tickets, travel, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and everyday spending
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Fully funded training and development, with career progression opportunities
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Various insurance and savings schemes
Closing date: 13th November 2026
Salary: up to £21,758 per annum
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At Freedom Leisure, we believe a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances the services we provide. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.