Leisure Operations Manager With up to 200 indoor and outdoor activities available, Center Parcs is the perfect place for families to try something new together. The Leisure team plays a key role in ensuring families feel confident, safe and happy during their activity, whatever their age or ability.There are many opportunities in the Leisure team, and our offering of activities continues to grow. From donning an eye patch in Pirate and Princess Adventure, to whizzing around a track in Quad Bike Safari or scaling the forest canopy in Aerial Adventure, our focus is on delivering a quality experience that guests will remember, whether its their first or fiftieth time.LEISURE OPERATIONS MANAGERCirca 59,400 per annum plus 12% bonus scheme Reporting to, the Leisure Services Manager, youll support every aspect involved with the commercial management and day to day operational activities of the division, ensuring we provide our guests with great memories, whatever their age or abilities. With a focus on excellence in service delivery, the achievement of financial targets and the development of business opportunities (and colleagues alike), youll also agree and enjoy specific responsibilities that will underpin and help fulfil wider divisional targets and objectives.As you can imagine, this is a key leadership role, requiring a Leisure Industry professional with substantial relevant experience in a similar operational management capacity, who has a proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a diverse team. Already an excellent communicator, relationship builder and organiser, you should also have a fair degree of commercial know-how, including a good grasp of budgetary and financial controls. In addition, a leisure management qualification or willingness to work towards one, would be welcome.HOURS OF WORKYou will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis with a premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday.ABOUT YOUEssential requirements:Analytical and organisational skillsExcellent people management skillsThe ability to motivate and lead a diverse Leisure management teamA good standard of education and computer literacyDesirable requirements:Management experience within the Leisure industryKnowledge and experience of budgetary and financial controlsA leisure management qualification or willingness to work towards oneABOUT THE BENEFITSCenter Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:Management Bonus SchemePension Scheme with Life AssuranceColleague Recognition and Reward Schemeoffering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchersFree use of our leisure facilitiesDiscounted Center Parcs breaks20% discount in our restaurant and retail outletsAccess to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discountsAn Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal mattersExcellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualificationsIf this sounds like your ideal job, then wed love to see your application.Closing date:18th Marchat 12 NoonInterviews to be held:Week commencing 24th March 2025Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.Follow us -FacebookX (Twitter)LinkedInAt Center Parcs, everyones welcome.We recognise that were all at our best when were being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process. Share Apply now