Interim Project Manager (Padel)
Trafford Leisure is seeking an experienced Interim Project Manager to support the delivery of a new padel court development at Altrincham Golf Course, bringing a new and growing sport to the heart of the local community.
Pay: Market-aligned day rate/fee – open to PAYE or self-employed/consultancy arrangements.
Location: Trafford Leisure Support Office, Altrincham Golf Course.
Contract: 12-weeks
Hours: 1 day per week (flexible)
Start date: Immediate start preferred
About Us:
Trafford Leisure is a community focused leisure operator and Community Interest Company, delivering sport, physical activity, and wellbeing services on behalf of Trafford Council. Our purpose is simple and powerful: to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more every day and live longer, healthier, happier lives.
We exist to benefit our communities, not shareholders. As a social enterprise, we balance financial sustainability with social impact, reinvesting into facilities, programmes, and partnerships that improve health, reduce inequality, and strengthen community wellbeing across Trafford’s diverse neighbourhoods.
Working through our customer facing move brand and our evidence led Trafford Leisure brand, we deliver inclusive leisure centres, community programmes, health and wellbeing initiatives, and strategic partnerships that support behaviour change at scale. Movement is central to everything we do, because we believe it is a catalyst for better health, stronger communities, and positive life outcomes.
We are an ambitious organisation with a clear social purpose, committed to inclusion, innovation, and working collaboratively with partners, communities, and colleagues for the benefit of our Trafford community.
The Role:
Trafford Leisure is seeking an experienced, delivery-focused Interim Project Manager to lead the installation and successful operational launch of new padel courts at Altrincham Golf Course, subject to planning approval (application already submitted).
We are particularly keen to engage an experienced interim or self-employed Project Manager who can make an immediate impact on an active, time-sensitive project.
This is a part-time role (1 day per week) on a 12-week contract basis. The position has been created to ensure continuity and maintain momentum on a live project following a recent change in project management resource, with longer-term arrangements currently being explored.
This is a key delivery role, focused on driving progress, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring a smooth transition from construction through to full operational readiness. The role will suit an experienced Project Manager who is comfortable working independently and adding value quickly within a live environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end‑to‑end delivery of the padel court installation project
- Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget
- Manage project plans, milestones, risks, issues, and reporting
- Lead the transition from construction into operational readiness
- Support the setup of programming, systems, and processes for launch
- Work closely with Trafford Leisure teams to integrate the new facility into existing operations
- Work closely with Trafford Council teams to ensure a collaborative approach.
About You:
- Proven project management experience, ideally within leisure, sport, or construction environments
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Able to work independently and drive progress with limited weekly input
- Experience of facility launch or operational mobilisation is highly desirable
- Highly organised, proactive, and solutions focused
- Able to start at short notice and comfortable working in a fast-paced interim capacity
Closing date: Friday 22nd May 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in bringing a new and growing sport offering to the Trafford community, with visible impact.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant experience, availability, and employment or consultancy status to supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk
Applications are welcomed from both employed candidates and experienced interim/self-employed consultants.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies; any received will be treated as a gift.
At Trafford Leisure, we are committed to equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any support to apply, please contact: supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk
Job Summary
Market-aligned day rate/fee
Altrincham
fixed term
part time, flexible hours
Application Deadline:22 May 2026
Louise Illman
louise.illman@traffordleisure.co.uk
0161 749 2570