CEO Support

Trafford Leisure is looking for an outstanding person to join our team, in the role of **Graduate CEO Support**. **We promise a challenging but rewarding role that you can make your own within a Community Interest Company (CIC) that would be adding real value to the Trafford and wider Greater Manchester residents.

Trafford Leisure is a community interest company, we exist to benefit the Trafford **community** and we are committed to being a responsible and sustainable employer. We are the largest operator of sport and leisure facilities in Trafford, operating eight indoor facilities, one golf course and driving range and 31 outdoor football pitches, attracting over 2 million visits and employing a workforce of over 300 people. Our team support, guide and motivate people and communities to get healthy and be active and we want YOU to become part of this fantastic team.

As the business recovers from COVID and we look forward to the future Trafford Leisure has a lot to be excited about. Alongside our recent £7million development of Urmston (Fitness & Wellbeing in Trafford, Greater Manchester (twmove.co.uk), Trafford Council are continuing with their investment plan into indoor Leisure in Trafford. Altrincham, Sale and Stretford’s Leisure Centre’s will be refurbished turning these busy but tired facilities into modern, inspiring, fit for purpose Centre’s under the continued roll out of Trafford Leisure’s new brand.

**_ So as you can see, exciting times ahead_**

**The Role**

You must be degree educated with the ability to drive and with the following key skills and abilities.
- excellent writing and report skills with the ability to communicate complex issues in a clear, concise manner,
- an organised person with an ability to prioritise and work to deadlines,
- ability to learn a new area of knowledge swiftly and effectively,
- a proactive approach to researching new topics and innovative thinking
- analytical skills and the ability to make a sound judgement based on the evidence presented
- ability to work on own initiative
- ability to thrive and work effectively in a busy environment,
- ability to use relevant ICT, Microsoft office 365 and maximise the use of technology to improve support to the CEO and wider Senior Leadership Team. This individual must be proficient technically in order to support development of the Leadership Team.
- a positive phone manner and excellent verbal presentation and listening skills.

The tasks above are the key aspects of the role which must be fulfilled as a priority. However, once they are being delivered to an excellent standard, there are ample opportunities for further development and progression. The role could be extended to cover any of the following, depending on the knowledge, abilities, skills and performance of the post holder:

- Represent Trafford Leisure at external meetings
- Produce well researched, focused, clear and concise reports and policy briefing papers for the Trafford Leisure Board and other partners
- Produce well researched, focused, clear and concise reports and policy briefing papers for thewider Senior Leadership Team
- Accountable for the governance of Trafford Leisure CIC
- Development of new policy and strategy for Trafford Leisure CIC

These additional roles may be rewarded with increased pay as the role evolves with the individual. A full induction programme will be put in place and overseen by the CEO and Head of People to help introduce you to your role and our organisation.

**Location**

Your primary location will be **Head Office at Altrincham Golf Course **although you could be expected to work from our various sites across Trafford although we are happy to work flexibly with you.

**What you can expect from us.**

Our business is led by a small, passionate and professional group of individuals. We work together to support and lead our dedicated teams across the organisation which despite its size and number of locations has a fantastic family feel. We are excited to be welcoming a new team member into the business and relish this opportunity to develop and grow as individuals, a team and a business.

In addition to a fantastic working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference to the residents across Trafford you can also expect to be rewarded with;
- Salary of £20k-£22k (FTE)
- A progressive, structured and supportive environment in which to work, grow and develop
- Pension scheme
- 32 days holiday, raising incrementally to 38 days after 5-years’ service, (including 8 bank holiday’s and 2 Trafford Leisure days)
- Company sick pay
- Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
- Complementary Fitness Membership for you
- Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 of your Family & Friends saving each person up to £300 a year
- Employee health scheme through SimplyHealth and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 access to a GP and Confidential Counselling, Employee Assistant Programme and as