Head of Sport & Leisure - Tendring District Council

Head of Sport & Leisure - Tendring District Council

Tendring

Permanent, Full Time

£60,119- £67,851 per annum

Location: Clacton on Sea

Closing Date: 29th March 2026

Essex Shared Services are delighted to be advertising the role of Head of Sports and Leisure on behalf of Tendring District Council.

To find out more information or apply for the role please click HERE .

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of sport, leisure, and wellbeing for an entire community?

This is your opportunity to take the helm of a dynamic, high‑impact service that touches thousands of lives in the Tendring District every day.

We are looking for a visionary Head of Sport & Leisure—a strategic thinker with the drive to deliver exceptional experiences, empower active communities, and lead diverse teams across a range of services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leisure Centres and Facilities
• Community Sports and Physical Activity: Delivery and Development
• Commissioning and oversee wellbeing programmes and partnerships
• Seafront Services and Beach Patrol

Package

• Flexible working arrangements
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous leave entitlement
• Free parking
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership
• A number of Salary Sacrifice initiatives

This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, partnership working, and wants to make a tangible difference to the wellbeing of a diverse and growing district.

Please note, all applications must be made through the Tendring District Council website, which can be found HERE .

To find out more information or apply for the role please click HERE .