CONTRACT MANAGER

Pavilion Gardens, Buxton

Salary: up to £43,000 + Bonus scheme

About Parkwood leisure

Parkwood Leisure and its subcontractors currently operate 87 leisure and culture facilities throughout the UK and employ 4,200 staff. Parkwood Leisure is one of the leading leisure management companies in the UK with managed revenue in excess of £80m per annum.

We're a company that's proud to deliver a first-class service to each of the facilities we manage and is committed to working with local communities to make a difference and provide a healthier and happier lifestyle to the communities we serve. The Company prides itself on its exemplary health and safety record and commitment to staff.

We have an exciting opportunity at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton as Contract Manager. An iconic facility in the heart of Buxton offering a range of services to the local community and visitors to Buxton.

Reporting to the Assistant Regional Director, the successful candidate will be required to take full responsibility for the effective management of this contract ensuring the highest service standards possible. The post holder will ensure that the service provided meets the requirements of the client as defined within the service specification as well as consistently driving the commercial performance for the centre.

The ideal candidate will possess a recognised management qualification, preferably at Degree level, and a proven history of successfully managing a Visitor Attraction, large Event or hospitality venue, Sports & Leisure facilities, or wet and dry leisure facilities. Prior experience or familiarity with Local Authority contract management is also beneficial.

What can Parkwood Leisure offer you?

• Generous annual leave

• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

• Employee health cash plan

• Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Pension Scheme

• Company sick pay

• Career progression

• Training and development

If you would like to apply for this exciting career opportunity, We would love to hear from you.

We recommend applying early as interviews will be held before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date if the position is filled.

Closing Date: 14 April 2026

About Parkwood Leisure

Parkwood Leisure was established over 20 years ago and is now one of the UK's leading operators of publicly owned leisure facilities. Working with Legacy and Lex Leisure, we're a company that's proud to deliver a first-class service to each of the facilities we manage and is committed to working with local communities to make a difference and provide a healthier and happier lifestyle to the communities we serve.

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