Contract Manager

Leisurecentre; South Holland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure management company is seeking a Contract Manager for the South Holland contract. This role involves managing the contract effectively and ensuring high service standards as preparations are made for a new leisure centre opening in early 2027. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership and communication skills, along with a strong focus on commercial performance. Competitive salary and benefits are offered for this full-time position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incremental annual leave

Free gym membership

Employee health cash plan

Pension scheme

Career progression

Training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing contracts effectively.
• Strong leadership skills to guide teams.
• Ability to communicate with clients and stakeholders efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the South Holland contract ensuring high service standards.
• Prepare for the opening of a new leisure centre.
• Align operations with client specifications and commercial targets.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Client communication

Commercial performance management

Job description

Overview

CONTRACT MANAGER - South Holland Contract, Spalding

Up to £40,000 + Bonus

Current Facilities: Boston College - Temporary fitness and Group Exercise Facility and Castle Swimming Pool - Spalding. New Wet and Dry Leisure Centre Early 2027.

Parkwood Leisure and its subcontractors, including Lex Leisure, currently operate 80+ facilities throughout the UK and employ over 4,500 staff. Recognised as one of the leading leisure management companies in the UK, we are the market leader in leisure PFI/PPP projects, with managed revenues in excess of £80m per annum. We are committed to supporting communities to be happier and healthier. We pride ourselves on our exemplary health & safety record and our staff engagement.

The South Holland contract in Lincolnshire is currently at an exciting stage. It presently involves two separate sites: a temporary fitness suite and Group Exercise studio at Boston College and a swimming pool complex. However, the contract is less than a year away from moving into a single, brand new super centre. This new leisure centre will combine both current sites in early 2027 and offer a wide range of state of the art facilities, including two swimming pools, Fitness Studio, Soft Play area, Group Exercise studio, Sports Hall, Indoor cycling studio, Consultation rooms, Wellness Room, Small Cafe, Indoor Bowls hall, and a new state-of-the-art outdoor 3G training pitch.

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 role will enable you to make your mark in the build up to opening of the new Castle Activity and Fitness Leisure Centre to ensure it is ready for opening in early 2027.

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 new centre.

A Job Description is available upon request.

Responsibilities

The contract manager will take full responsibility for the effective management of the South Holland contract, ensuring high service standards and preparation for the opening of the new centre in early 2027. Responsibilities include leading on elements to prepare for the launch, and ensuring alignment with the client specifications and commercial performance targets.

What can Parkwood Leisure offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Incremental 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

Parkwood Leisure is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

How to Apply

If you feel like you could bring some fresh ideas to the table we want to hear from you. Please apply with a letter of application and CV to [e-mail]. Please note in the event of a large number of applicants we reserve the right to end the closing date earlier; interviews will also take place prior to the closing date so we recommend submitting your applications early.

Closing Date

• 28/02/2026

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.

For more information visit www.leisurecentre.com

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Lex Leisure is an equal opportunities employer.