Salary: £27,772 to £29,660 from September 2025

Abingdon Sports and Leisure is seeking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated and flexible candidates to join our friendly team managing the operations of the Abingdon School Sports Centre on either a full-time or part-time basis. There may also be opportunities for candidates to work in Abingdon’s facilities at Tilsley Park.

The Duty Manager role is very varied and offers a wide range of experience, with responsibilities including customer liaison, lifeguarding, handling both School use and external bookings as well as general administration. The successful candidates will be friendly and approachable team members, combining customer service with administrative skills and a good level of IT competency.

We offer an extensive range of training and development opportunities including free access to a wide range of on-line courses, bespoke in-house training, access to career coaching and the opportunity to receive funding to gain additional relevant qualifications.

As well as a competitive salary, we also offer a range of generous benefits for Duty Managers including a new retention bonus scheme, contributory pension scheme, private healthcare insurance, paid Christmas closure days, free lunch during term time, free uniform, free use of leisure facilities with discounted exercise classes and discounted school fees.

Previous experience and professional qualifications in the sports/leisure industry are preferred but are not essential for candidates who have the right qualities and aptitude. Applications are encouraged from candidates who already hold a valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). Successful candidates who are not qualified lifeguards will need to have the ability to qualify within two months of commencing employment so ability to meet the lifeguard swimming competency requirements is essential.

Duty Managers work as part of a team on a variable shift pattern and therefore some early morning, evening and weekend work will be necessary.

Early applications are encouraged and will be reviewed on receipt.

Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.