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Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission: Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone—because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired. If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us.

You don’t need to be an expert to get started—we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good - one smile at a time.

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

This is your place, this is where you matter.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, approachable, and customer-focused Receptionist to join our front-of-house team. In this dual role, you’ll be the first point of contact for our customers – providing a warm welcome at reception. If you enjoy working with people and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Customer Service & Reception

• Welcome all visitors with a smile in a friendly and professional manner.
• Handle enquiries, bookings and memberships face-to-face, online and by phone.
• Accurately operate booking, till and membership systems.
• Provide up-to-date information on centre facilities, classes and promotions.
• Maintain a tidy, inviting reception area and ensure high standards of presentation.

Teamwork & Operational Support

• Work as part of a collaborative, multi-skilled team.
• Support the delivery of events and activities within the centre.
• Follow Freedom Leisure’s policies on safeguarding, health & safety and customer care.
• Participate in relevant training and ongoing professional development.

Please note: If a high volume of suitable applications is received, we may close this vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are encouraged.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required

Requirements

• Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
• Comfortable using till systems and handling cash/card payments.
• Able to multitask and remain calm in a busy environment.
• A proactive, flexible and reliable team player.

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role in leisure, fitness or community service settings.
• Hospitality or Retail experience delivering customer excellence.

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted Staff Membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing date: 3rd October 2025

Salary: up to £12.21 per hour

Location: Cambridge (CB2)
Pay Rate: per hour
Contract Dates: 29th September - 31st October 2025
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch), hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days from home)

We are seeking a proactive and organised Administrative Assistant to join our client, a global professional services business, on a temporary basis. You will play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations, ensuring that requests and processes run smoothly.

Responsibilities include:

• Processing and tracking internal requests

• Coordinating with the Desktop Hardware Team to support moves and equipment needs

• Managing purchasing requests

• Supporting reporting and data tracking for internal processes

• Maintaining accurate records and documentation

• Providing general administrative support as required

• Building positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

• Previous administrative or office support experience (1-2 years preferred)

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Team player with a proactive approach

• Hybrid working structure (3 office days, 2 home-based days)

• Experience within a leading global organisation

Benefits of working with Adecco

• Wellbeing support programmes

• 20 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

• Perks at Work, including a discount vouchers portal

• Employee support programme with a 24/7 helpline

• Eye care vouchers

• Pension scheme

If this role is of interest, please click to apply and a member of the team will be in touch.

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