Duty Manager
| Posting date: | 31 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,434 to £39,152 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | EX2 6NF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Exeter City Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | VAC000401/2025 |
Summary
About you:
We are looking for an enthusiastic & driven Duty Manager to join the team here at Exeter Leisure on a full-time basis.
Ideally you will have at least 2 years previous supervisory experience, and have a good understanding of Health and Safety, preferably within in a leisure environment.
The significant focus for the successful candidate will be the ability to motivate the team to deliver consistently high standards of service to enhance the customer experience.
You should be quality driven, have sound operational, communication and people skills, and be flexible and able to deliver results.
About the role:
To be responsible for the day to day duty management and running of the leisure centre to the highest standard. This will include the active management, development and motivation of a team of operational staff; providing the highest standards of customer care and ensuring the centre operates safely and within all legislative requirements.
The role will be heavily focused on the operational side of management including the pool plant. To have a good knowledge of pool plant operations and experience in the operational management of a wet facility.
This role is offered on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis, with the duration subject to change depending on when the current post holder returns from maternity leave.
About the team:
At Exeter Leisure, you’ll be joining a passionate, supportive, and high-performing team dedicated to delivering outstanding experiences for our customers and communities. Our teams take pride in creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments across our leisure facilities, ensuring that everyone—regardless of age, ability, or background—can enjoy the benefits of being active.
What next?
If we sound like the right fit for you and you feel like the right fit for us we would welcome your application. Please click on the Apply button at the bottom of this page.
Alternatively if you would like to find out more about the post, the team or working with us at the Council please contact Peter Niblett, Centre Manager at Peter.Niblett@exeter.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close any vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.
Our commitment
At Exeter City Council we are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
To support this commitment we will strive to implement reasonable adjustments to support any members of our communities who face barriers in recruitment processes, irrespective of the reason.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
We are looking for an enthusiastic & driven Duty Manager to join the team here at Exeter Leisure on a full-time basis.
Ideally you will have at least 2 years previous supervisory experience, and have a good understanding of Health and Safety, preferably within in a leisure environment.
The significant focus for the successful candidate will be the ability to motivate the team to deliver consistently high standards of service to enhance the customer experience.
You should be quality driven, have sound operational, communication and people skills, and be flexible and able to deliver results.
About the role:
To be responsible for the day to day duty management and running of the leisure centre to the highest standard. This will include the active management, development and motivation of a team of operational staff; providing the highest standards of customer care and ensuring the centre operates safely and within all legislative requirements.
The role will be heavily focused on the operational side of management including the pool plant. To have a good knowledge of pool plant operations and experience in the operational management of a wet facility.
This role is offered on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis, with the duration subject to change depending on when the current post holder returns from maternity leave.
About the team:
At Exeter Leisure, you’ll be joining a passionate, supportive, and high-performing team dedicated to delivering outstanding experiences for our customers and communities. Our teams take pride in creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments across our leisure facilities, ensuring that everyone—regardless of age, ability, or background—can enjoy the benefits of being active.
What next?
If we sound like the right fit for you and you feel like the right fit for us we would welcome your application. Please click on the Apply button at the bottom of this page.
Alternatively if you would like to find out more about the post, the team or working with us at the Council please contact Peter Niblett, Centre Manager at Peter.Niblett@exeter.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close any vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.
Our commitment
At Exeter City Council we are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
To support this commitment we will strive to implement reasonable adjustments to support any members of our communities who face barriers in recruitment processes, irrespective of the reason.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.