Duty Manager

Salary: 32,578 to 35,570 per annumGrade: H Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 37 hours

Location

Tadcaster, North YorkshireWe 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 ServiceWe 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 HubThis role is based at Tadcaster Leisure and Wellbeing Hub; however, all Duty Managers are required to work at least one shift per week at Selby Leisure and Wellbeing Hub.

Cross-site working is an essential part of the role, so applicants must be able to travel independently to both locations.The RoleYou’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 DoingLeading the day to day delivery of leisure centre operations, ensuring a safe, welcoming and well managed environment Prioritising health and safety at all times, working in line with established policies, procedures and industry standardsDriving commercial success by supporting income generating activities and delivering a high quality, value for money serviceTaking operational supervisory responsibility, including managing daily pool plant filtration and chemical treatment systems to ensure compliance, efficiency and smooth running within budgetUpholding consistently high standards of cleanliness, customer service and operational excellenceResponding promptly to building or equipment issues and leading initial emergency responses according to established proceduresCompleting daily cash handling and financial reconciliation duties with a high level of accuracy and responsibility Deputing occasionally across other operational roles as required to support the wider teamProviding operational resilience by working across both the Selby and Tadcaster sites on a scheduled rota basisWhat we need from youFlexible approach to working hours, including weekends and eveningsAwareness of safeguarding children and vulnerable adultsAwareness of health and safety practicesPrevious experience in the leisure industry (including health and safety management) is desirable but not essential, ideally covering both wet and dry facilitiesA qualification relevant to the leisure industry or equivalent experienceRecognised Pool Lifeguard Qualification (e.g. RLSS)First Aid at Work CertificatePool Plant Operator QualificationTrainer Assessor qualification to deliver lifeguard staff training is desirable but not essentialThis position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check   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:Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidaysGenerous local government pension scheme Salary sacrifice, employee cash back and discounts schemesLearning, development and career advancement opportunitiesHealth Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeingContact If you would like to know more about this role, please get in touch with paris.fenton@northyorks.gov.ukKey Dates:Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026Interviews: Wednesday 11th November 2026Key Documents:Job DescriptionTotal Rewards Brochure***DBS***  Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at riskIt is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.Using AI?

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