Location
Burgess Park Sports Centre, London, with potential to support other sites.

Hours
Full-time - 36 hours per week (flexible working including evenings/weekends).

Salary
£47,628 per annum

About the Role
Why Southwark? Southwark is a vibrant, ambitious, and forward-thinking London borough, known for its diverse communities, cultural landmarks, and award-winning green spaces. Home to over 120 spoken languages, we proudly champion inclusion and community-driven services. We’re working towards Southwark 2030, a shared vision for a fairer, greener, and safer borough where everyone can thrive. Our green spaces are among our most valued assets, and we’re committed to sustainability, biodiversity, and excellence in public service across housing, highways, and parks. We’ve invested heavily in outdoor recreation and sport, creating top-tier facilities that encourage healthy, active lifestyles. As Centre Manager for our flagship Burgess Park Sports Centre and BMX Track, you'll lead the day-to-day operations of two of Southwark’s most important outdoor sports facilities. You’ll be responsible for leading and developing a team of operational staff to deliver safe, high-quality services, ensuring the centre meets all legal and safety standards while providing excellent customer care, and managing a part-time Duty Manager who supports key areas such as Health & Safety, BMX operations, budget monitoring, staff development, and community engagement. This is a hands-on role where you’ll balance strategic oversight with on-the-ground presence motivating teams, liaising with users, and working flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Experience
A strong background in managing sport or leisure centres, ideally in a local authority or community setting. Practical experience in improving customer-focused services.

About you
We're seeking an experienced, proactive, and people-focused manager who’s passionate about delivering exceptional sport and leisure services in the heart of the community. You should possess leadership skills to inspire and develop your team while upholding high service standards, and have the drive and ambition to shape and improve services for the future. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-profile environment and takes pride in developing inclusive, accessible spaces for everyone.

Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications listed, but relevant experience in sports management is essential.