Leisure Partnership Officer

Job Introduction

Starting salary for this role is £30,518 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.

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Role Purpose

My job improves the quality of life for the people of Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole by supporting the development of high quality, sustainable, value for money sports and leisure facilities and services with health driven outcomes for our residents and visitors.

Job Overview

Support the Business Development Manager with the commissioning and governance of high quality, sustainable, value for money leisure and recreation facilities and associated services.

Main Responsibilities

• Support with the compliance of leisure contracts and seek to resolve barriers to collaborating with others by communicating openly and challenging unhelpful behaviour
• Support with the data collation of leisure performance utilising local and national data to benchmark progression by building supportive ,positive and trusting relationships with partners
• Work with colleagues and external stakeholders using effective interpersonal skills to identify opportunities for greater partnership working and to develop solutions to a range of problems when required
• Support the Council’s Financial Plan for the Council ensuring that cost effective approaches and decisions are made, budget are well monitored and managed and that commercial opportunities and approaches are delivered where appropriate
• Have a good knowledge of work practices, processes and procedures when working with regional stakeholders and national governing bodies to support on the implementation of best practice ensuring the compliance of BCP Council and leisure contractors
• Encourage and listen to new ideas from everyone when support with sustainability initiatives across the leisure facilities in line with the strategic response of BCP to the climate crisis and be positive about change
• Work with wider Council teams to ensure development and opportunities take into account the wider needs of the Council and BCP residents and visitors
• Support marketing and social media plans for leisure development
• Flexible approach to case work, understanding different customer needs when supporting with accessibility initiatives ensuring equality and diversity policy is adhered to

Specific Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ 3or Diploma in a relevant subject or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience of working in a complex service within a large organisation
• Experience of data management and collation
• Demonstrable professional competence in relation to supporting on leisure development initiatives
• Experience of supporting projects which have a wide-ranging impact and reputational risk for the council
• Understanding of the local and national context for leisure
• Working in partnership with national governing bodies regional partners

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• Adaptable to change
• Attention to detail
• Building relations internally and with external partners
• Calm under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Time management

Job Requirements

• Must be able to travel, using public or other forms of transport where they are viable, or by holding a valid UK driving licence with access to own or pool car
• Regular travel across various leisure/recreation sites required
• Attending local and national events and work shops
• Good knowledge of ICT including Excel, Word, Outlook and other programmes relevant to the role
• Plan and organise own workload in an environment of change where there are competing demands

Interviews for this role will be held in person on 20th July 2026

For an informal discussion please contact Alison Perrins at alison.perrins@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

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About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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Basic DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants for this role will be required to undertake the appropriate level of Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please refer to the Role Profile for more details.