Projects Lead - 18 Month Secondment Holmes Chapel
| Posting date: | 17 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Holmes Chapel, Crewe |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Everybody Health and Leisure |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | EB101991 |
Summary
Help shape the future of our facilities, services and communities as a Projects Lead.
It's an exciting time of growth and investment here at Everybody. We're looking for a Projects Lead who thrives on organising, coordinating and delivering projects that genuinely make a difference.
Our Projects Lead role offers a rare opportunity to play a central role in ensuring Everybody is Fit for the Future - whether you’re an experienced projects professional or a recent graduate ready to launch your career.
Contract Term: 18-month fixed-term (secondment cover) with target start date of May/June 2026.
Location: Holmes Chapel (N.B. this role will require occasional travel, attending events, and working outside regular hours inc. evenings and weekends).
Hours: Full or part time available - 30-37 hrs per week
Salary: Career Grade G/H £30,020 - £36,497 (depending on experience)
What's exciting about the role?
Over the next 12–18 months, you’ll help coordinate circa £2m+ of investment projects, including:
Leisure centre facility investments
Launching new products and services, such as Padel
Supporting projects that enhance customer experience, operational efficiency and long-term sustainability
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, external partners and suppliers, gaining exposure to a broad and varied project portfolio with real, visible outcomes.
What will I be doing?
As Projects Lead you’ll be at the heart of project delivery, helping to ensure initiatives are well planned, well governed and well communicated. This includes:
Coordinating multiple projects from concept to delivery
Supporting business cases, plans, reporting and documentation
Monitoring progress, risks, budgets and milestones
Working with stakeholders to keep projects on track and aligned with strategic goals
Using digital tools to drive collaboration, structure and efficiency
What do I need for the role?
We’re open to candidates from different career stages and backgrounds. Whilst comparable experience is preferable, potential, attitude and capability are just as important!
This role would be an excellent opportunity for both:
Recent graduates with relevant academic and/or practical project experience eager to build strong foundations in project delivery through meaningful, hands-on experience; and
Experienced professionals with previous employment experience in a projects or coordination role, and looking for a role with autonomy, variety and the satisfaction of delivering high-impact projects.
You’ll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, see projects come to life, and play a key part in investments that benefit both customers and communities.
In addition, you’ll need:
A high level of computer literacy and ICT skills
Extensive Microsoft 365 knowledge and experience (e.g. Teams, Excel, SharePoint, Planner)
Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
The confidence to work with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
Ready to lead projects that matter? Apply now and be part of an organisation investing in its future - and yours.
For further details about the role please click here to view the job profile.
Closing date: 1st May 2026*
*We reserve the right to appoint this position prior to the application closing date.
Working at Everybody is a rewarding experience!
Feel good factor! Help your community stay healthy & active by working in a friendly, fun, and caring environment
Discounted gym membership
Discount on Everybody Learn to Swim, Personal Training & Active Holidays
24/7 wellbeing & legal support scheme
Generous local & national discounts – helping your salary go that bit further
Extensive training & career support from Everybody Academy – our very own ‘Excellent’ accredited training provider helping you stay “Fit for the Future”
Enhanced pension scheme
Sharing in Success bonus scheme
& more!
About Everybody
We’re a fast growing, ambitious Charitable Trust – operating 18 leisure centres with 10 cafes & 9 swimming pools across Cheshire East. A not-for-profit organisation, we’ve a passion for improving health and wellbeing – and our surpluses are reinvested to help the people of Cheshire East live well and for longer.
You’ll be part of a welcoming, active bunch of people who are loyal and care greatly about one another. You might also find we’re a tad competitive (in a friendly way)!
‘Developing our people’ is close to our hearts and we aim to attract and develop the best people to drive our business forward – after all it’s all thanks to our fantastic team that our organisation continues to grow!
Please be aware that this role may require a Standard or Enhanced DBS, which would be carried out after an offer for the position is given.
As part of this process, you are required to declare any information that may be disclosed in your DBS check before the check is initiated. This includes all criminal convictions or cautions, including traffic offences.
Any questions? Email recruitment@everybody.org.uk
It's an exciting time of growth and investment here at Everybody. We're looking for a Projects Lead who thrives on organising, coordinating and delivering projects that genuinely make a difference.
Our Projects Lead role offers a rare opportunity to play a central role in ensuring Everybody is Fit for the Future - whether you’re an experienced projects professional or a recent graduate ready to launch your career.
Contract Term: 18-month fixed-term (secondment cover) with target start date of May/June 2026.
Location: Holmes Chapel (N.B. this role will require occasional travel, attending events, and working outside regular hours inc. evenings and weekends).
Hours: Full or part time available - 30-37 hrs per week
Salary: Career Grade G/H £30,020 - £36,497 (depending on experience)
What's exciting about the role?
Over the next 12–18 months, you’ll help coordinate circa £2m+ of investment projects, including:
Leisure centre facility investments
Launching new products and services, such as Padel
Supporting projects that enhance customer experience, operational efficiency and long-term sustainability
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, external partners and suppliers, gaining exposure to a broad and varied project portfolio with real, visible outcomes.
What will I be doing?
As Projects Lead you’ll be at the heart of project delivery, helping to ensure initiatives are well planned, well governed and well communicated. This includes:
Coordinating multiple projects from concept to delivery
Supporting business cases, plans, reporting and documentation
Monitoring progress, risks, budgets and milestones
Working with stakeholders to keep projects on track and aligned with strategic goals
Using digital tools to drive collaboration, structure and efficiency
What do I need for the role?
We’re open to candidates from different career stages and backgrounds. Whilst comparable experience is preferable, potential, attitude and capability are just as important!
This role would be an excellent opportunity for both:
Recent graduates with relevant academic and/or practical project experience eager to build strong foundations in project delivery through meaningful, hands-on experience; and
Experienced professionals with previous employment experience in a projects or coordination role, and looking for a role with autonomy, variety and the satisfaction of delivering high-impact projects.
You’ll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, see projects come to life, and play a key part in investments that benefit both customers and communities.
In addition, you’ll need:
A high level of computer literacy and ICT skills
Extensive Microsoft 365 knowledge and experience (e.g. Teams, Excel, SharePoint, Planner)
Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
The confidence to work with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
Ready to lead projects that matter? Apply now and be part of an organisation investing in its future - and yours.
For further details about the role please click here to view the job profile.
Closing date: 1st May 2026*
*We reserve the right to appoint this position prior to the application closing date.
Working at Everybody is a rewarding experience!
Feel good factor! Help your community stay healthy & active by working in a friendly, fun, and caring environment
Discounted gym membership
Discount on Everybody Learn to Swim, Personal Training & Active Holidays
24/7 wellbeing & legal support scheme
Generous local & national discounts – helping your salary go that bit further
Extensive training & career support from Everybody Academy – our very own ‘Excellent’ accredited training provider helping you stay “Fit for the Future”
Enhanced pension scheme
Sharing in Success bonus scheme
& more!
About Everybody
We’re a fast growing, ambitious Charitable Trust – operating 18 leisure centres with 10 cafes & 9 swimming pools across Cheshire East. A not-for-profit organisation, we’ve a passion for improving health and wellbeing – and our surpluses are reinvested to help the people of Cheshire East live well and for longer.
You’ll be part of a welcoming, active bunch of people who are loyal and care greatly about one another. You might also find we’re a tad competitive (in a friendly way)!
‘Developing our people’ is close to our hearts and we aim to attract and develop the best people to drive our business forward – after all it’s all thanks to our fantastic team that our organisation continues to grow!
Please be aware that this role may require a Standard or Enhanced DBS, which would be carried out after an offer for the position is given.
As part of this process, you are required to declare any information that may be disclosed in your DBS check before the check is initiated. This includes all criminal convictions or cautions, including traffic offences.
Any questions? Email recruitment@everybody.org.uk
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