Manager at The Hill

Salary  -  £35k circa

Hours  -  37hrs / week

Location  -  The Hill, Ski Rossendale

Overview

We are seeking an experienced facility operator with a passion for snow sports to help us deliver our vision of creating a winter sports centre of excellence that promotes community participation in recreation and sport.  The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with significant operational experience of managing a snow sports centre or sports / leisure complex. Appropriate knowledge of snow sports in the UK would be preferable, alongside a ski instructor qualification of Level 2 or above.  We pride ourselves on recruiting the right people with positive values that fit with our culture.  We are looking for a focussed, professional, team-oriented and solution driven individual to lead our team.

The Role

• Have a strategic overview of the business and manage all aspects of the operations. 
• Oversee and be responsible for all business finance including income and expenditure, annual projections, budgets, plan and manage cashflow.
• Be responsible for the health and safety of customers and staff and work with our external Health and Safety advisors, ensuring compliance at all times. 
• Drive the business forward, exploring opportunities for growth and diversification. 
• Ensure the level of instruction provided on the slopes is first class and instructors are encouraged to continually develop through training and mentoring.
• Support the Maintenance Team to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the slopes and surrounding areas. 
• Work closely with the Bookings Manager to maximise sales opportunities.
• Create quarterly reports as required for the CEO and Board Directors. 
• Provide strong and effective leadership to the teams. 
• Uphold and demonstrate the company values.
• Work closely with the RLT Marketing Team to maximise The Hill’s on all matters associated with advertising and promotion 

Essential Skills

• Experience, knowledge and understanding of running a ski / leisure centre
• Possess and demonstrate creative leadership qualities
• Proven planning and organisational skills
• Strong budget management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with staff, freelancers and customers.
• Must be able to work with ones’ own initiative as well as a wider team with common objectives.

• A knowledge of current ski instructing/coaching methods will be necessary to work with all the freelance instructors and staff instructors
• Experience and an understanding of running a community focussed business. 
• Create and deliver training sessions for instructor/coach education.
• A sound practical knowledge of IT including Microsoft 365
• Excellent network and partnership working skills

Desirable skills

• Instructor qualifications in skiing and / or snowboarding
• Fundraising and bid writing experience 
• A knowledge of the site facilities e.g.  ski tows, misting systems and matting etc
• A network of contacts within snow sports
• Experience of working with National Governing Bodies of Sport
• A knowledge of the history of Ski Rossendale and Rossendale Leisure Trust.

Employee Benefits  

• Competitive company pension
• Free leisure membership 
• Absence scheme
• Free on-site parking
• 20% off birthday parties
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays

DBS

The person appointed to this position will have contact with children and therefore, the post holder will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

Safeguarding Recruitment

Ski Rossendale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of their right to work in the U.K

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We respect differences in race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background or personal circumstance and welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included and to achieve their full potential. The Hill is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.

To apply 

If you feel you have the required skills and attributes to carry out this vital role, please click this link to view the vacancy on the RLT website, complete the attached application form and return to people@rltrust.co.uk

Closing date

Friday 18th April 2025