Leisure Contracts and Assets Officer

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kelly Barnard, Leisure Assets Manager (T:) 01923 776611 / (E:) Kelly.barnard@threerivers.gov.uk

The Department: Leisure and Natural Infrastructure

The Role: To work within the Leisure Services team to oversee the contract for the Leisure Facilities Management Contract. Market, promote and manage the council’s parks and open spaces as spaces for hire (inc. for filming) and as a leisure and tourist destination for people to visit and to maximise leisure assets for Three Rivers District Council.

What we are looking for: We are looking for a motivated Leisure Contracts and Assets Officer to help manage our leisure facilities contract and maximise the potential of the council’s parks, open spaces and leisure assets. You will monitor contractor performance, manage bookings in relation to hire arrangements, support income generation, and build strong relationships with partners, community groups and customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract management or a commercial environment, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a practical understanding of health and safety. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to improve local leisure services and ensure our facilities and open spaces are well managed, welcoming and fully utilised. You must be able to multitask and have a flexible approach to work, including working outside normal hours as and when required.

What we offer: We offer an excellent benefits package, including competitive salary, 28 days holiday - rising to 30 days (if applicable), a generous employer contribution pension scheme, life assurance, flexible working, career development, free on-site parking, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted leisure centre membership, employee volunteering schemes and access to discounted activities and days out.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kelly Barnard, Leisure Assets Manager (T:) 01923 776611 / (E:) Kelly.barnard@threerivers.gov.uk

Interviews will be scheduled on 9th & 10th December.

A basic DBS / Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employee sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

At Three Rivers District Council we consider equality issues alongside other factors when making decisions as an employer of choice. We are committed to ensuring that we have effective policies, strategies, procedures, and processes and that we encourage behaviour which promotes equality, encourages diversity, and contributes to an inclusive organisational culture.

Three Rivers District Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by Three Rivers District Council on vesting day, it is expected that the majority of roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.

LGR is one of the biggest changes we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised, and gives us a real opportunity to build something better.

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