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Activities Duty Manager

Oakham

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Seniority
Lead / management
Stated salary
£30,700 per year
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
16 Oct 2026

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the posting

Activities Duty Manager

Permanent

Salary from: £30,700

Location: Rutland Water

Lead Adventure. Inspire Teams. Create Unforgettable Experiences.

Imagine spending your working day at one of the UK's most stunning outdoor destinations. Set within 4,200 acres of beautiful countryside, Rutland Water offers an incredible range of watersports and outdoor activities, welcoming thousands of visitors each year to enjoy adventure on and off the water.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Activities Duty Manager to support the delivery of our exciting watersports programme while leading and developing a talented team of instructors.

Whether you're an experienced Senior Instructor looking for the next step in your career or an outdoor professional seeking a new challenge, this is an opportunity to combine leadership, customer experience, and adventure in a truly unique setting.

What will you be doing?

As Activities Duty Manager, you'll work closely with the Activities Manager to ensure the safe, successful, and enjoyable delivery of our activities programme, including: sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, rowing, raft building and power boating on our beautiful reservoir.

Tasks include:

  • Lead, motivate and support a team of watersports instructors
  • Manage online activity bookings and customer enquiries
  • Conduct risk assessments and safety reviews
  • Complete building inspections and fire alarm testing
  • Investigate and report accidents and incidents
  • Undertake daily and weekly banking procedures
  • Help maintain high standards of safety, customer service and operational excellence

What does it take?

We're seeking a confident leader who is passionate about outdoor activities and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Essential:

  • Experience leading or supervising a team
  • Valid First Aid qualification
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Commitment to delivering excellent customer service

Desirable:

  • RYA Senior Instructor qualification
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior Instructor
  • Experience working in an outdoor activity or watersports environment

As a valued member of the team, you are entitled to these fantastic benefits:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Private health care
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • 25 annual leave rising with length of service
  • Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing
  • Plus lots more!
  • Company Induction, Uniform and Training
  • Free parking at all our water parks
  • Discounts across our water parks – including our Watersports Centre and Cafe’s

What Next?

Join us at Rutland Water and help create memorable outdoor experiences while developing your career in one of the UK's most beautiful watersports destinations.

Apply today and start your next adventure.

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