Administration Officer (Sports Facilities)

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 15hrs

Salary - NJC Grade D SCP 7 - 11 £26,403 - £28,142 per annum pro rata for part time hours

Closing Date - 25th March 2026 at 23.59

We are looking for an experienced and organised Administrator to join our team at Active Blackpool.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working with people, and takes pride in delivering high standards of customer service and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative support to the management team

• Managing bookings, memberships, and customer enquiries

• Maintaining accurate records and databases

• Processing payments and handling financial transactions

• Supporting communication across departments

• Assisting with reports and general office duties

About You:

• Previous administrative experience is essential

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Confident using Microsoft Office and booking/CRM systems

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Professional, approachable, and customer-focused

Experience within a leisure, hospitality, or customer-facing environment would be an advantage.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly working environment

• Opportunities for development

• The chance to be part of a team that promotes health and wellbeing in the community

If you are reliable, proactive, and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, we would love to hear from you.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)