Leisure Development Manager

This is a full-time permanent post.

You will be responsible for the development of health, wellbeing and sport in the city. To lead the development and implementation of a Physical Activity and Sports Development Strategy for Belfast. You will develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally, including both private and public sectors, local communities and government agencies promoting a positive image and reputation through a coordinated marketing programme. You will lead and promote innovation in the creative development of health, wellbeing and sport and to work with others to proactively explore and deliver opportunities whereby the Leisure section may continually improve services.

As Protestants are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome. And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Further information can be found in the application pack.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

With over 1,400 staff the City and Neighbourhood Services Department delivers frontline services essential to the daily lives of Belfast residents.  This includes:

• Open Space & Street Scene – Managing parks, green spaces, and street cleansing operations.

• Neighbourhood Development & Regeneration – Overseeing community centres, health and wellbeing initiatives, active living, and community safety.

• Regulatory & City Services – Providing environmental health services, dog and pest control, port health, emergency planning, and bereavement services.

• Strategic Waste Management – Leading waste collection, recycling, and fleet management.

This department is committed to delivering customer-focused, cost-efficient, and impactful services to enhance the quality of life in Belfast.