BSS Leisure Services are recruiting a Duty Manager to work on a full-time basis. In conjunction with the Assistant Leisure Services Manager, the successful candidate will ensure appropriate staffing arrangements are in place and provide guidance to maintain high quality day-to-day leisure operations. The postholder will also take full responsibility for each shift, including the use and security of Bolton School’s leisure facilities.

The successful candidate must hold, or be willing to promptly undertake, the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. Previous experience working in a sport and leisure environment, relevant qualifications, experience of leading and training staff, and a strong commitment to excellent customer service are highly desirable.

A flexible approach to working is essential. Typical weekly shifts are Monday to Thursday, 14:30–22:30, and Sunday, 08:00–16:00, with Friday and Saturday as days off.

An attractive salary and benefits package is available.

With some 2,500 pupils, Bolton School is a large, thriving, academically selective day school. It is situated a mile or so from the town centre in a stunning 32 acre campus and is within easy reach of some of the nation’s finest cities and countryside.

A large Foundation Services Department supports the School operations and within this there is a trading arm, Bolton School Services Limited (BSSL). This includes BSS Weddings and Events, BSS Leisure Services, Kidzone and Patterdale Hall, a superb Outdoor Pursuits Centre situated at the Southern end of Lake Ullswater. Those who work within the organisation are able to combine the experience and pleasure of educating and being around young people with some of the challenges of a business environment.

For further details and to apply online for the position, please visit the School website.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 12.00 noon

Interviews will be held on Friday 20 March 2026

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace to reflect the diversity of our pupils and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and to join Bolton School. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.