Trainee Duty Manager

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Trainee Duty Managers to become our future leaders. Learning and development is at the heart of what we do and here at Oldham Active we like to grow and develop our own people.

This role will be best suited for candidates who want to gain valuable experience in a managerial role within the leisure sector with advancement potential. During the programme, which is over a 15-month period you’ll become competent in key front line and supervisory roles. You will also get to know the nuts and bolts of our company’s functions and operations from a day-to-day perspective as well as training in:

• Industry awareness
• Operational training
• Customer experience
• Sales and Marketing
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Conflict management
• General data protection regulation (GDPR) training
• Health and safety
• Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
• People management
• Business and financial management
• Business communication

This role is an advanced apprenticeship programme where a formal Leisure Duty Manager qualification (level 3) will be completed for all candidates. You will also have to complete an STA Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguard Qualification. The successful candidates will be assigned an internal mentor to support and guide throughout the programme.

We require an individual who will share our Company Values:

• We are always improving
• We care
• We make a positive difference
• We are customer focussed
• We are one team

To succeed in this role, you will be a self-starter, who works well with others and has a passion to succeed.

This is a great opportunity for individuals looking for career progression and development within a forward-thinking leisure trust.

As part of Oldham Active’s total reward package there is:

• 5 weeks annual leave increasing to 6 weeks
• Free Ultimate Gym memberships for yourself and any additional person
• Discounted Holiday Camp provision for dependents
• Employee Health Care Scheme paid for by the company
• Flexible working arrangements
• Occupational Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Sick Leave
• Company Pension Scheme
• Investment in ongoing learning and development
• You will be provided with full uniform and any equipment required to undertake your job role
• Car mileage allowance

The rate of pay for the role is £13.23 as an hourly rate.

If after reading above you feel that you have what it takes and want to join a great team, click MORE INFORMATION to apply online.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 11 December 2026.

Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Disclosure and Barring check.

OA are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.