Duty Manager - Soft Play centre
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Position Overview & Specifications
Jungle Mania owns 5 soft play centres across South England and has future plans and developments for the North of England. Our centres are safe, stimulating, and fun with slides and ball pits, a café, and a snack bar. We host children's parties for all occasions and have a talented team of hardworking staff that keep all centres running smoothly.
At Jungle Mania we relate our success directly to the strength of our management team. To continue operating at our high standards. Our Duty Managers need to have the drive to lead their teams in a professional manner and be able to carry out their day-to-day activities with minimal supervision from line management. Overseeing daily operations and using their initiative to problem solve for the operational day-to-day functioning of a Centre, staff-related issues, and customer experiences.
Commensurate With Experience
What we can give you
- On-site Free Parking
- All Manager’s children can visit the centre FREE of charge but must be supervised by an adult
- All Managers are allowed 4 family members to receive 50% off entry
- All Managers’ children to receive 50% off Party entry
- All Managers are allowed 2 family members to receive 25% off Party entry
- All Managers receive a free lunch on duty and coffee/tea throughout the working day
- Managers are entitled to 50% off food and beverages.
- Managers will receive days in lieu for outstanding performance/employee of the month
- Managers are paid time and a half for working Exclusive Hires after the centre is closed
- Pension Provide through the People’s Pension
- Accessible by Public Transport
Primary responsibilities include:
- In the absence of the General/ Assistant Manager, oversee all daily business operations to ensure smooth running of their Centre.
- Assist the General Manager with ensuring the Centre is adequately staffed.
- Assist with training Soft Play Assistants to a high standard.
- Leading by example, delivering a high level of customer service to all customers that visit.
- Ensuring health & safety regulations are adhered to and any problems reported to the General Manager.
- Adhering to company policy and procedures set by senior management.
- Following budgets for stock control & staffing.
- Hosting events & sharing creative ideas to boost customer satisfaction.
Schedule:
- Mid-Week and Weekend availability
- Must be able to work 9am till 6pm
- Occasionally work till 8:30pm on Friday and Saturday for Exclusive Hires (Paid time and a half)
We look forward to receiving your applications!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £8.25-£11.45 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chichester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JMCDM
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Sports & Recreation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Duty Manager - Soft Play centre roles across Jungle Mania Soft Play Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Sports & Recreation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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