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Interim Head of Leisure Operations

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 535 - 706 / Day
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Sheer Jobs is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Leisure Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across a major leisure estate. The role will ensure safe, efficient, and commercially sustainable operations while supporting city-wide health, wellbeing, and physical activity initiatives.

Please note: This role requires 4–5 days per week on-site in Liverpool. Applications will not be considered unless you are happy to work these days on-site.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead the day-to-day operation of leisure centres, swimming pools, sports facilities, GP referral, and community programmes.

  * Deliver high standards of customer service, compliance, and operational performance.

  * Oversee budgets, financial performance, and commercial opportunities.

  * Support workforce development, staff engagement, and organisational change initiatives.

  * Contribute to leisure, sport, and physical activity strategies.

  * Build partnerships with local sports organisations, schools, community groups, and health partners.

  * Drive initiatives to increase participation, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Essential Experience & Skills

  * Senior leadership experience in leisure operations or similar service environments.

  * Proven track record managing multiple facilities or complex operational estates.

  * Strong financial, commercial, and operational management skills.

  * Experience leading large teams and managing workforce challenges.

  * Knowledge of health and safety, safeguarding, and statutory compliance in leisure services.

  * Experience delivering service improvement or transformation programmes.

  * Strong strategic, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities.

Why Apply
This is a pivotal role for a results-driven leader to stabilise operations, improve performance, and make a tangible impact on community health and wellbeing.

To apply: Submit your CV via Sheer Jobs today

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