Duty Officer
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,319 to £30,616 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Colchester City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | COLREQ01640 |
Summary
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Are you a dynamic individual with a passion for sports, leisure, and wellbeing. We are looking for a committed, ambitious and engaged Duty Officer to join our strong team and contribute to the vibrant community of Colchester. Our aim is to provide various sport activities accessible to a wider community.
As a Duty Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our customer-facing sports and leisure facilities, including staff, bookings, and equipment. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of front-line service delivery and customer satisfaction.
The successful candidate would ideally have similar experience within the public or private sector. Experience collaborating with departments assisting with supervision and performance management of staff in, rostering, cash handling, membership administration and much more. Supporting income generation and retention efforts would be expected, and experience of working with a quality management framework such as QUEST would be an advantage.
This multi-skilled role, there will every opportunity for training, growth, development, and promotion.
Working for Sport & Leisure at Colchester City Council benefits include:
Free Gym membership
Various Staff discounts at Leisure World
Pension with immediate life cover
Generous Annual Leave
Travel Discounts
Online Discounts
Healthcare Discounts
Learning and development
If you are passionate about making a difference in the health and wellbeing of our community, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to create a healthier, happier Colchester.
Contract type: Permanent
Are you a dynamic individual with a passion for sports, leisure, and wellbeing. We are looking for a committed, ambitious and engaged Duty Officer to join our strong team and contribute to the vibrant community of Colchester. Our aim is to provide various sport activities accessible to a wider community.
As a Duty Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our customer-facing sports and leisure facilities, including staff, bookings, and equipment. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of front-line service delivery and customer satisfaction.
The successful candidate would ideally have similar experience within the public or private sector. Experience collaborating with departments assisting with supervision and performance management of staff in, rostering, cash handling, membership administration and much more. Supporting income generation and retention efforts would be expected, and experience of working with a quality management framework such as QUEST would be an advantage.
This multi-skilled role, there will every opportunity for training, growth, development, and promotion.
Working for Sport & Leisure at Colchester City Council benefits include:
Free Gym membership
Various Staff discounts at Leisure World
Pension with immediate life cover
Generous Annual Leave
Travel Discounts
Online Discounts
Healthcare Discounts
Learning and development
If you are passionate about making a difference in the health and wellbeing of our community, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to create a healthier, happier Colchester.
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