Head of Leisure

Rossendale Leisure Trust (RLT) is looking for a credible, experienced Head of Leisure to lead our facilities, drive performance and bring fresh thinking to how we deliver services.

This is a key leadership role with full responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of our leisure offer. You will ensure our services are:

• Safe and high performing
• Commercially sustainable
• Deeply connected to community need

You’ll lead a large team, drive income and performance and ensure our facilities deliver an outstanding customer experience.

We’re looking for someone who brings both experience and presence:

• A genuine passion for physical activity, sport, health and community impact
• Significant experience in a senior leisure management role
• A strong track record of delivering operational and commercial results
• A confident, authentic leader who can challenge, influence, and inspire
• Experience leading large teams and driving high performance
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• The ability to bring new ideas, best practice, and innovation
• A clear commitment to improving community health and wellbeing

This role will suit someone who is ambitious, solutions-driven and prepared to challenge the status-quo. You’ll be a visible leader who leads from the front, holds people to account, and is not afraid to make changes where needed.

If you would like an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Samantha Sandford Samantha.sandford@rltrust.co.uk

To Apply:

Complete the attached application form. If you would also like to send your CV, please do so.

Closing Date: Friday 22nd May

Interviews: Early June

Supporting Documents

• Application Form
• Job Description
• Person Specification

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