Project Manager

Organisation: Trafford Leisure
Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 per annum
Location: Timperley
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 8 June 2026
Job Description: Trafford Leisure has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join the team at a pivotal time of growth and transformation.

Salary: £40,000 – £43,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Trafford Leisure Support Office, Timperley (Greater Manchester)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Trafford Leisure is a community focused leisure operator and Community Interest Company, delivering sport, physical activity, and wellbeing services on behalf of Trafford Council. Our purpose is simple and powerful: to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more every day and live longer, healthier, happier lives.

We exist to benefit our communities, not shareholders. As a social enterprise, we balance financial sustainability with social impact, reinvesting into facilities, programmes, and partnerships that improve health, reduce inequality, and strengthen community wellbeing across Trafford’s diverse neighbourhoods.

Working through our customer facing move brand and our evidence led Trafford Leisure brand, we deliver inclusive leisure centres, community programmes, health and wellbeing initiatives, and strategic partnerships that support behaviour change at scale. Movement is central to everything we do, because we believe it is a catalyst for better health, stronger communities, and positive life outcomes.

We are an ambitious organisation with a clear social purpose, committed to inclusion, innovation, and working collaboratively with partners, communities, and colleagues for the benefit of our Trafford community.

The Role

The Project Manager will play a key role in delivering Trafford Leisure’s transformation and investment programme.

You will lead projects that support our strategic priorities and help create modern, inclusive leisure spaces for our communities.

Working across the organisation and with partners, including Trafford Council, you will manage projects from start to finish, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of multiple projects and programmes
Define project scope, objectives, and success measures with stakeholders
Develop and manage project plans, including risks, budgets, and timelines
Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
Provide clear reporting to support decision-making
Support organisational change through effective communication and engagement
About You

We are looking for a proactive and driven Project Manager who is passionate about delivering meaningful change.

You will

Have experience delivering projects in a structured environment
Be confident managing full project lifecycles
Understand project management methodologies and how to apply them
Be a strong communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels
Have excellent organisational and analytical skills
Be adaptable, collaborative, and solutions-focused
A relevant degree or equivalent experience is essential. A project management qualification is desirable.

Benefits

A progressive, structured and supportive environment in which to work, with flexibility and hybrid working where business needs allow.
Pension scheme
32 days’ holiday, rising incrementally to 38 days after 5 years’ service (including 8 bank holidays and 2 Trafford Leisure days)
Company sick pay
Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
Complimentary Fitness Membership for you saving you up to £450 a year
Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 of your Family and Friends saving each person up to £300 a year
24/7 access to a GP
Employee health scheme including Confidential Counselling
Employee Assistance Programme, allowing employees to claim back up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs.
Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans
How to Apply

To apply, please complete our application form. If you encounter any difficulties or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please email your CV to supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.

Closing date: Monday 8th June 2026
(We may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.)

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.

At Trafford Leisure, we are committed to equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process.
How to apply: To apply, please email your CV to supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.