InspireAll Leisure & Family Support Services
30,000 per year
Not specified
Full-time
InspireAll

Job Specification

Spa Manager (InspireAll)

Job Title:

Location:

Responsible To:

Assistant Manager

Responsible For:

All staff employed within Spas.

General Description

1.  Demonstrate in an effective way the core competencies associated with the level of this post to deliver the

requirements of the position.

2.  Responsible  to  the  Assistant  Manager  for  the  development  of  and  compliance  to  expected  operational  and

management standards and InspireAll’s mission statement and values within areas of responsibility.

3.  To be part of the facility management team.

4.  To ensure compliance with all areas of Health & Safety legislation.

5.  To adopt, promote and deliver all legislative requirements and good practice relating to equality and diversity

in employment and service offering

6.  To deliver treatments for 50% of the working week.

Mission Statement

To deliver market leading health and wellbeing services to everyone in our local community across the leisure,
arts and family support sectors.

VALUES

  Actively LISTEN to everyone
  Continuously IMPROVE our service offer
  Add VALUE to everything and everyone
  ENCOURAGE everyone to reach their personal goals
  SERVE the local community

Specific Duties

Customer Service

1.  Maintain good relationships with the public, and all relevant external bodies.

2.  Ensure a thorough understanding of, and response to, the needs of customers.

3.  Within  areas  of  responsibility,  work  with  the  Management  Team  to  programme,  plan  and  organise  the

delivery of treatments, activities and functions in the Spa in, in line with the needs of the customer..

4.  Work  with  the  Management  Team  to  develop  and  implement  strategies,  action  plans  and  a  performance

management system to address customer needs.

5.  Work  with  the  Management  Team  to  co-ordinate  the  planned  maintenance  minimising  down  time  and

maximising operational performance of the Spas.

6.  To positively embrace an ethos of equality and diversity in employment and service provision.

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Business Objectives and Achievement of Results

InspireAll

1.  Deliver the business plan and operational objectives as detailed in the approved centre budget.

2.  Work  with  the  Management  Team  to  ensure  effective  planning,  implementation  and  monitoring  to  deliver
successful  operational  performance  of  services  within  the  areas  of  responsibility  in  line  with  objectives,
standards and targets.

3.  Supply essential performance figures for the Management Team.

4.  Ensure compliance with the InspireAll’s Quality Management System.

5.  To  work  with  the  Management  team  to  support  with  business  development  opportunities,  to  ensure  the

ongoing success of the relevant facilities.

6.  Promote the values, and, where appropriate, implement actions in recognition of the organisation’s charitable

status and its requirements contained in its memorandum and articles of association.

Teamwork

1.  Be a member of, and chair, where appropriate, relevant Staff team meetings ensuring effective and positive

use of time.

2.  Contribute both specifically and generally to the overall management and development of the facility through

the sharing of good practice and leading on any agreed issue.

3.  Ensure, through adoption of relevant good practices, the development of staff and services through effective

teamwork.

4.  Assist generally in covering other duties to allow for the efficient and effective day to day organisation of the

facilities, as and when required.

5.  Ensure staff cover is maintained to agreed levels within areas of responsibility.

6.  Attend staff training to gain, maintain or update appropriate job specific qualifications or competencies.

7.  Adhere to InspireAll’s positive attendance at work culture.

Communication

1.  To maintain an active and effective dialogue with customers, staff, senior management and working partners.

2.  Work  with  the  Management  Team  to  take  appropriate  action  in  response  to  Customer  Comments  and

feedback and respond within agreed timescales.

3.  To effectively use all forms of communication to support the responsibilities of the position.

4.  Participate in facility related meetings with associated partners as required.

Health and Safety

1.  Work  with  the  Management  Team  to  ensure  full  compliance  with  all  relevant  legislation  and  best  practice

relating to health and safety issues.

2.  Ensure all staff within areas of responsibility are fully aware of their responsibilities, have the necessary and

training to undertake their respective duties and maintain a safe environment at all times.

3.  Contribute  to  the  planned  preventative  maintenance  schedule  within  areas  of  responsibility  that  ensures
compliance with contractual and legal requirements as well as generating excellent customer experiences.

4.  Liaise with external advisors and InspireAll’s Health and Safety Support Manager as and when required

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Leadership and Developing Others

InspireAll

1.  Working with the Management Team to implement of good management practices.

2.  Supporting  with  the  recruitment,  induction,  development,  and  line-management  of  relevant  staff  and

assessing performance against key performance indicators.

3.  Undertake annual appraisals and job chats as necessary.

4.  Develop  and  nurture  a  culture  that  encourages  staff  to  deliver  on  the  business  and  charitable  need  of  the

organisation in line with its mission and values.

5.  Ensure  all  staff  receive  opportunities  for  continuous  professional  development  in  compliance  with  relevant

policies and budgets.

6.  Through effective leadership, lead by example and set appropriate and required standards of behaviour.

Problem Solving

1.  Manage the performance of all staff in area of responsibility, with help from the Management Team.

2.  Deal  effectively  with  issues  arising  from  customers,  staff  and  partners  in  a  timely  and  appropriate  way

seeking advice and support as necessary.

Performance Criteria

The performance criteria identified below are those considered critical to the success of the post of Spa Manager.
The performance criteria will be reviewed annually as part of the InspireAll’s Personal Development Reviews.

1.  Work with the Management Team to develop and manage an innovative programme, to maximise profit

whist delivering a high standard of service.

2.  Be responsible for the operation of the Spa, carrying out key duties to ensure its safe and efficient operation.

3.  In liaison with the Management Team, devise, implement and manage a strategy for new customers and

continued customer retention.

4.  Monitor and maintain retail and professional stock levels for the Spa (in house and online).

5.  Be responsible for setting monthly team targets, in liaison with the Management Team, monitoring relevant

income levels against targets.  Reporting and taking correct action where required.

6.  Initiate, manage and develop a programme of outreach activities to market the facilities and services and to

generate leads. Supporting and training the team as required.

7.  Ensure  staff  maximise  opportunities  to  up-sell  to  existing  and  new  customers  including  treatments,  retail,

memberships, swimming lessons and additional activities.

8.  To plan, implement and review performance as required by the Management Team.

9.  To manage the daily operation of the facilities including the Thermal Spa, in order to comply with the Health

and Safety at Work Act, and to ensure the facility operational procedures are adhered to.

10.  To work with the management team to ensure optimal utilisation of customer bookings.

Special Features

1.  The ability to be flexible, given the nature of the job, to be able to cope effectively with a pressurised work

schedule and demanding budget targets.

2.  To manage time and tasks effectively to deliver treatments for 50% of the working week.

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InspireAll
3.  Flexible  in  working  arrangements  /  hours  to  suit  demands  of  the  position  and  delivery  of  the  contract

obligations of InspireAll.

Personal Specification for Department Manager with lead responsibility for the Spa

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

Essential criteria are critical to the post and must be obtained within 6 months’ of employment, or a training plan
agreed prior to appointment.  Once achieved, the qualifications will be maintained throughout employment with
InspireAll.  Failure to sustain job specific criteria will result in appropriate action.

1.  Educated and qualified to at least NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a Spa/Beauty qualification.

2.  Minimum of 1 year of Management experience, within a Spa/Beauty environment.

3.  Good organisational ability, outgoing personality with good communication skills and able to deal with people

at all levels.

4.  To have a good working knowledge of the major computer applications.

5.  Be prepared to work hours as required in the interest of the business.

6.  Experience in link selling and upselling retail products

Desirable:

7.  Additional industry specific qualifications

8.  Experience of financially managing and growing a business

9.  Experience in the use of the Spa software ‘Phorest’

Complexity and Creativity

1.  The work includes finding solutions to problems of an operational nature, including systems, personnel and

managing the interface with the public.

2.  The Spa Manager will be expected to apply creative thinking to deliver results.

3.  There will be a need to ascertain and interpret customer demands and to translate those into a customer-led

experience.

Judgements and Decisions

1.  In conjunction with the Management Team, setting of business and financial targets and objectives for those

of staff employed within the Spa.

2.  To  work  with  the  Management  Team  for  all  financial  and  operational  aspects  and  for  compliance  with

operational standards and InspireAll’s Business Plan within areas of responsibility.

Contacts:

Internal – 50%  External – 50%

Method:

Internal:

Face to face, by telephone or in writing. The Spa Manager will be required to
attend or convene meetings/take training sessions/appraisals of relevant staff
relating to own experience and qualifications.

Management Team;
Regional Manager

Regular liaison to meet agreed performance criteria, co-ordinating facility
requirements in all aspects of health and safety, quality and financial

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Sales Director and
Corporate Marketing
Team

Management Teams
and Staff

External:

performance.

InspireAll

Regular sales and marketing reviews with the Management team, including the
Corporate Marketing Team and InspireAll’s Sales Director to agree quarterly
promotional planner

Close monitoring, planning and discussion of operational, human resource
requirements, policy matters and training.  Ensure clear understanding of tasks,
hours of work and arrange staff meetings. Daily liaison, co-ordinating facility
requirements, and ensuring clear understanding and completion of tasks.  Taking
staff meetings with relevant staff

Facility Customers:

Deliver a range of Treatments in person depending on experience and
qualifications.

Deal with telephone, written and personal enquiries and complaints.

Suppliers/Contractors:

Regularly meet with approved product supplier and Spa stock taker.

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Other Factors affecting the post of Department Manager

InspireAll

1.

Hours of Work:

2.
3.
4.
5.

Grade:
Salary:
Notice Period:
Holiday Entitlement:

6.

Pensions:

7.

Location:

8.

9.

The Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974:
Other Duties:

10.  Leisure Benefits:

39 hours per week, as and when  required although hours in excess of  39 might
be required to meet the needs of the job.
5
£30,000.00
As detailed in the Statement of Particulars
Annual  leave  entitlement  is  based  on  service  and  the  below  is  for  full  time
equivalent (FTE) employees (39 hours per week), working a five-day week, on an
even working pattern and employed for the full year. Annual leave will be pro rata
for all other staff.

The  annual  leave  entitlement  includes  the  8  bank  holidays  at  present
legislated  for  each  calendar  year.  All  staff  are  required  to  deduct  bank
holidays not worked from their annual leave entitlement. Other days may become
mandatory for operational reasons or company / department closures days.

InspireAll’s  annual  leave  year  runs  January  to  December  and  entitlement  at
present is:

29 days
30 days
31 days
32 days
33 days
34 days

On commencement with IA
After 1 year continuous service with IA
After 2 years continuous service with IA
After 3 years continuous service with IA
After 4 years continuous service with IA
After 5 years continuous service with IA
Options are:
Under the Pensions Act 2008, every UK employer must enrol certain staff into a
Workplace Pension Scheme. InspireAll will automatically enrol all employees who
are aged between 22 and State Pension age, and earning above £10,000 a year
into their Qualifying Workplace Pension Scheme. InspireAll’s Qualifying Workplace
Pension Scheme is a Group Stakeholder Pension Scheme provided by Aviva.
Qualifying employees for automatic enrolment will be joined into the Scheme
following a three-month postponement period. Other staff have the right to ‘Opt
In’ (where deemed ‘non-eligible worker’) or to ‘Join’ (where deemed ‘entitled
worker’) at any time.

Employees are required to contribute 5% of their Qualifying Earnings (gross
earnings between £6,240 and £50,270 per annum, inclusive of a 1% HMRC
contribution) and InspireAll will also contribute 3% of Qualifying Earnings on their
behalf.

Employees can elect to opt out of the Scheme at any time and if they do so within
30 days of auto-enrolment, any contribution deducted from salary will be
refunded.
(ii) The purchase of a personal pension.
Relevant Centre, however the post holder will be expected to work in any facility
managed by InspireAll.
This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore the
post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The other duties shown are those currently operative, but the post holder may be
required to undertake any other associated duties reasonable and compatible with
his / her grading, competence and qualification
Free use of leisure facilities is available to the post holder, subject to booking
conditions. Please contact your Line Manager for details.

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