Contract Manager

This is an outstanding career opportunity with a market leader committed to providing a diverse and meaningful range of leisure and culture related activities for the local communities in which we serve.
The Bexley Contract consists of three large leisure centres Crook Log Leisure Centre (Bexleyheath), Erith Leisure Centre (Erith) and Sidcup Leisure Centre (Sidcup) that receive almost 2 million visitors annually.
The Opportunity
This role requires a leader who is motivated and inspired by running a large PPP within the Bexley borough whilst building and developing strong relationships with Bexley Council, stakeholders and the local community to continue to deliver a high standard of activities.
We are seeking an individual who is committed to delivering financial and commercial success as well as ensuring that participation and engagement both inside the centre and the surrounding communities is achieved. The importance of the community impact as well as the commercial and financial outcomes cannot be underestimated. The Contract Manager will also work closely with the company's asset management team delivering the lifecycle investment and planned preventative maintenance programme to ensure the sustainability and longevity of the site is maximised.

• A strong leader and manager with a minimum of five year experience in a senior role


• Ability to build trust and confidence with the client


• Ability to communicate with and develop the relationship with the client


• Strong financial management and attention to detail


• Ability to learn, interpret, understand and deliver the intricacies of a PPP contract and meet the outcomes required


• Strong verbal and written communication
  
  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.


Lex 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.
We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity.
If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.