Project Manager

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 the online 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.