Sport & Leisure Manager

Organisation

City of Lincoln Council

Salary

PO2C (£56,180 - £59,492)

Location

Lincoln

Contract type

Permanent (Full time)

Closing date

14 August 2026

Job Description

The opportunity:

City of Lincoln Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Sport & Leisure Service Manager to lead the continued enhancement of our sport, leisure and recreation services. This is an important role at the heart of our ambition to improve access to high-quality leisure opportunities, support healthier communities and ensure our facilities, contracts and partnerships deliver excellent outcomes for residents.

You will act as the Council’s lead for leisure services, providing effective client-side contract management, strategic direction and partnership leadership across sport, leisure, recreation, health and wellbeing initiatives.

About the role:

- Act as the Council’s lead for enhancing and improving leisure services through effective client contract management of the leisure services contract.

- Manage sport, leisure and recreation facilities, including related contracts and leases.

- Lead the strategic management, development and delivery of initiatives and projects that improve the quality and availability of opportunities for residents to participate in sport, physical activity and wellbeing activities.

- Lead on, or support, the development of sport, leisure, recreation, health and wellbeing-related policies, processes and service improvements.

About you:

We are looking for someone with proven leadership skills and strong experience in sport, leisure or recreation services, ideally within a local authority. You will be confident managing contracts, working with partners and providers, and translating strategic priorities into practical improvements for communities.

You will bring sound judgement, commercial awareness and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality public services. Just as importantly, you will be able to build trusted relationships, influence others and champion the role that sport, leisure and physical activity can play in improving health, wellbeing and quality of life.

Benefits we offer:

- Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.

- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.

- Local government pension scheme.

- Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).

- Health and Wellbeing support.

- Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).

How to apply

For further information and to apply, please use the following link: https://jobs.lincoln.gov.uk/lcclive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=2172366u7n&WVID=48680100ai

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