Our people
Working for Places Leisure, part of Places for People
Working for Places Leisure
Places Leisure is made up of people who care about making a difference in their communities. They are passionate about creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive . This is crucial work for our society. No matter what your job title or where you work in the organisation, everyone plays a vital role in making sure our frontline team can deliver the best possible service.
We prize moral courage – the preparedness to do the right thing, however hard, to be accountable and never to walk on by or turn a blind eye. Transparency and honesty are key enablers to this. We care deeply about our people and we expect everyone always is treated with kindness, empathy, dignity and respect. Trust need not be earned: everyone is trusted from the outset. Humility is a trump card from which common decency flows.
We believe that leadership is an awesome privilege and responsibility. Our leaders must deliver on their obligation to lead really.
Central to everything is the workplace should be fun, innovative, supportive, compassionate and invigorating – we try to create an environment which delivers this and enables you to thrive.
Benefits of working at Places Leisure
Benefits of working at Places Leisure
Our staff are our biggest asset, and we wish to facilitate a healthy Work-Life balance, and where possible, provide generous concessions for both staff and their families.
Whether you work part time or full time, all staff can access the same benefits:
- A free Premium Plus membership with 5 day advance booking for you, one nominated person, and up to 4 juniors. Giving you access to all centres nationwide.
- Discounts of up to 50% on centre activities, food, shop, and party bookings.
- Over 50% off all adult and children’s courses such as swimming lessons
- Access to hundreds of high street retailer discounts
- Up to £500 per year cashback plan for healthcare costs
- Bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Training and career development opportunities
To browse our current vacancies click here
Current vacancies
We’re looking for individuals who can engage with our customers, enhance their experience and exceed their expectations.
If there are no current vacancies for you at this time, why not register for our job alerts.
Guaranteed interviews
We want to strive to develop and promote a diverse workplace at Places for People, so are proud to take part in a Guaranteed Interview scheme for a number of groups.
Armed Forces
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who has formerly served in the Armed Forces and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodivergent
Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.
Training opportunities
Beyond our world class career development programme we also offer the opportunity to upskill your professional qualifications. As an IQL approved training centre we run many courses to help you with developing a career within the leisure industry. These courses are run not only for our new and existing team members but also for the local community.
Find out more below about the courses we offer, and if you are interested please contact your local centre using the details on our Find a Centre page.
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
The NPLQ is the most widely recognised lifeguard qualification in the UK and Ireland and is also internationally recognised. More than 40,000 pool lifeguards qualify with the RLSS UK every year, and there are currently more than 80,000 pool lifeguards qualified in the NPLQ – 95% of all UK pool lifeguards.
The NPLQ covers all elements of Pool Rescue Techniques, Lifeguarding Theory, First Aid and CPR. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times, lifting casualties and diving to the deepest part of the swimming pool. Training and assessment for the NPLQ are in three sections, and candidates must successfully pass all to attain the qualification.
Section 1 – The Lifeguard and the Law, Swimming Pool Supervision
Element 1 – The Lifeguard and the Law
Element 2 – Swimming Pool, Hazards and Control Measures
Element 3 – Swimming Pool Supervision
Section 2 – Intervention and Rescue and Emergency Action Plans
Element 1 – Intervention and Rescue
Element 2 – Rescue of a Casualty with a Suspected Spinal Injury
Element 3 – Emergency Action Plan
Section 3 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, AED and First Aid
Element 1 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Element 2 – First Aid
Element 3 – Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
First Aid at Work/Emergency First Aid at Work
First aid at work
A safe working environment is a basic right for all workers and a responsibility for all employers. This one-day first aid course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills, providing employers and your staff with the skills to reduce the risks and dangers in your workplace. The Emergency First Aid at Work is endorsed by CIMSPA and the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum.
The IQL Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work/ First Aid at Work Qualification covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first-aider to apply first aid to a range of specific injuries and illness.
The course comprises of practical work and theoretical classroom work, including practical assessment on CPR and first aid, providing you with the skills to ensure a safe working environment.
The qualification is Ofqual accredited and valid for three years, making it suitable for all industries and enabling you to meet HSE requirements
The course comprises of practical work and theoretical classroom work, as well as a practical assessment on CPR and first aid.
Paediatric first aid
The first aid needs of children vary from those of adults. This course is for anyone over the age of 16 that comes into contact with or works with infants and children. This comprehensive course equips the first aider to administer first aid to children and infants and covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills. On completion, candidates will obtain an IQL Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid. The Emergency Paediatric First Aid is endorsed by CIMSPA and the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum.
The course comprises of practical work and theoretical classroom work, as well as a practical assessment on CPR and first aid.
Automatic External Defibrillator
Automatic external defibrillator
Defibrillators (AEDs) have been proven to significantly increase the chances of survival in cases of cardiac arrest. This course teaches candidates how to give effective CPR and use an AED to feel confident if an emergency occurs. The AED course is endorsed by CIMSPA.
The course covers:
- Assessing an incident
- Manging an unresponsive casualty
- CPR including AED
- Pocket mask
- Recovery position
- Safety consideration with an AED
Anaphylaxis Management
RLSS UK has partnered with the Anaphylaxis Campaign, the only UK wide charity solely focused on supporting people at risk of severe allergic reactions. This IQL Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis covers providing first aid to an unresponsive casualty and recognising a casualty with anaphylaxis. The Anaphylaxis Management course is endorsed by CIMSPA.
The Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis course is a four hour course comprising of practical work and theoretical classroom work, including practical assessment on CPR, AED and use of an adrenaline auto-injector.
Our people promises
As part of the Places Leisure community, we're determined to have a shared idea of what that really means for our people.
Led by our colleagues at Places for People, we set about to create our People Promises. These define everything we do and will not only help in our mission to create and support thriving communities across the UK, but will underpin what a new colleague should feel from the moment they join Places Leisure.
Our People Promises in full:
- Do the right thing. Always.
- Fired up, ready to grow.
- One community.
- Be respectful, earn respect.
- Enjoy work.
Our senior team
As a leading leisure operator, our directors and management team utilise their collective proficiency and experience to help direct and guide Places Leisure.
The people behind our places
Our places wouldn’t be what they are without our people. Our Placemakers, coaches, instructors and teachers are the driving force behind what allows our communities to flourish.
Equality and diversity
Places for People, and in turn Places Leisure, is somewhere everyone is welcome. Our commitment to this is absolute. Without the voices of the entire community, we are unable to serve these communities effectively. To help us identify and address barriers to inclusion and belonging, Places for People actively encourages the participation in six groups championing change for the better. These include our:
With representation in each of these communities from across the breadth of the enterprise, we can make a real difference to ensure everyone can bring their whole self to work and the organisation and its communities can benefit as a result.
Gender pay gap report
Companies employing 250 people or more are required to publish a Gender Pay Gap report each year. The report must contain certain statistics that seek to measure the gender pay gap. These statistics must also be provided to the Government.
Led by our culture and values, we go above the requirements and report on gender pay across the whole organisation, regardless of size, as well as fulfil our legal obligations.
Our latest Gender Pay Gap report, as at 5 April 2022, outlines gender pay across the organisation, as well as the breakdown for our companies which must legally publish their data.
What is the gender pay gap?
The gender pay gap is a measure of the difference between the average pay of men and women across the same organisation. It is not the same as equal pay, which relates to men and women being paid equally for equal work or work of equal value. This has been a legal requirement for many years and a matter of principle that we are committed to.