Operations Officer
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4DB |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4732204_1759919625 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be joining a dynamic and community-focused public sector organisation committed to promoting health, wellbeing, and active lifestyles. Based in a modern leisure facility in Portaferry, this organisation plays a key role in delivering high-quality recreational services to the local community.
Your new role
As an Operations Officer, you will support the day-to-day management of a busy leisure centre and associated facilities. Your responsibilities will include:
- Deputising for the Assistant Manager or Duty Manager as required.
- Assisting with the management of leisure facilities, bookings, and budgets.
- Supporting the development and promotion of activity programmes aligned with community needs.
- Contributing to staff management including rotas, recruitment, absence monitoring, and training.
- Overseeing plant operations and ensuring health and safety compliance.
- Handling customer service duties, including reception cover and complaint resolution.
- Supporting marketing initiatives and quality assurance programmes.
- Acting as a keyholder and responding to alarm callouts.
What you'll need to succeed
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in the leisure or a related sector.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Experience in staff supervision and facility operations.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work, including availability for evening and weekend shifts.
- A basic Access NI check (required prior to appointment).
What you'll get in return
- Competitive hourly rate.
- 28-hour working week across a 4-day rota (Monday to Saturday).
- Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment with the potential for contract extension.
- Experience in a varied and rewarding role within the public sector.
- Weekly timesheets.
- Start asap.
What you need to do now
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