Job AdvertABOUT THE JOBAs an Assistant General Manager at Lampton Leisure, you will be responsible for assisting with the day to.....
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ABOUT THE JOB
As an Assistant General Manager at Lampton Leisure, you will be responsible for assisting with the day to day running of the
Hanworth leisure centre. The centre boasts a 25-metre swimming pool, a splash pool, learner pool, flume, toddler area complete
with mini slide, fitness gym, exercise classes, squash courts, outdoor tennis courts, café and a library. You will deputize for
the General Manager, manage the day-to-day operations of the facilities and support with service delivery, commercial output and
H&S safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Responsible for day-to-day management of the leisure centre, carrying out the Duty Manager role when on a duty management shift
and covering for the GM when they are off.
* Support and contribute with the GM, to the delivery of Lampton’s vision and strategy and values.
* Support the GM with overall process of management and corporate decision making, to ensure the centre maximises its short,
medium and long-term profitability
* Drive and achieve Centre financial targets and KPIs, including customer service targets, occupancy targets, revenue targets,
payroll costs and participation levels
* Provide clear leadership with regards to compliance with all health and safety procedures and requirements, fixing or
escalating issues as appropriate.
* Support the preparation of annual service plans, financial plans and statistics
* Ensure that the centre financial targets and KPIs have been communicated to relevant managers and team members and that
appropriate plans are in place to ensure targets are achieved. Targets include revenue, service, standards, occupancy,
participation, payroll costs, energy management and health & safety compliance.
* Lead and develop a high performing team through effective recruitment, people management, development, retention and succession
planning strategies for the Centre.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Previous management experience in a similar leisure centre environment, including working in wet and dry operations
* Experience of managing other managers or heads of departments
* Experience of managing a team with demonstrable people management skills including training, development, performance
management and recruitment
* Experience in financial management and budget preparation, and a proven track record of meeting financial targets
* Leadership skills, including the ability to inspire, motivate and develop the team
* Understanding of membership management and retention systems
* Understanding of relevant health and safety and employment legislation
* A passion for health and wellbeing
* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and motivate others.
* An NPLQ, Pool Plant Operation qualification and a First Aid at Work qualification or be willing to work towards these.
IN RETURN LAMPTON GROUP WILL OFFER YOU
* Free parking at all Leisure Centre Sites
* 22 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays
* Free GOLD [https://lamptonleisure.co.uk/membership] gym membership
* Lampton Rewards - discounts and offers from top brands and services
* EE rewards - 20% off phone, sim and mobile broadband
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
* Pension Scheme
* Refer a Friend Scheme offering up £250 for each new employee referred
* Staff wellbeing services, including access to online GP, occupational health and EAP
* Flu Jabs
* Eye care vouchers and support towards glasses
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme
Due to the needs of the business and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may
also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible
to avoid missing your chance to apply.
ABOUT LAMPTON LEISURE
We set established high standards with our exuberant, friendly, driven professional approach across all our sites in Brentford,
Chiswick, Hanworth, Heston, Isleworth & Osterley. Our leisure centres boast a full range of facilities including fitness studios,
health suites, swimming pools, indoor & outdoor courts, pitches, tracks, and café facilities. It is our mission to provide
inclusive and safe environments where we deliver supportive and professional services for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to
make a real difference and an enjoyable customer experience for all users of the Centre’s facilities.
ABOUT LAMPTON GROUP
The Lampton Group of companies (the “Group”) was established by the London Borough of Hounslow (the "Council") in 2012 in order to
fulfil two main objectives: to deliver social value services on a local level; and to be commercial; fostering an entrepreneurial
spirit and promoting growth. The Group has a social heart with a commercial head and delivers outstanding services across the
Borough of Hounslow.
We are made up of five distinct business areas:
* Services - delivering first class repairs, maintenance, and facilities management to Council and Lampton Group owned
residential housing.
* Recycle - delivering domestic refuse and commercial waste collection as well as recycling services.
* Greenspace - delivering horticulture and conservation services, and parks maintenance.
* Leisure – delivering six leisure and sports centres, with facilities offering everything from state-of-the-art gyms, multiple
swimming pools, tennis courts, soft play, a running track and more.
* Homes – delivering up to 1500 new build homes over the next 5 years by re-developing local authority land into residential and
mixed-use projects.
Our companies represent a bold, new and ambitious approach by a London Borough. Underpinning everything we do are our CORE values:
Customer First. One Team. Respectful. Energised.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities
employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable
adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
Important information:
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon
the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable
groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).
