Interim Project Manager

Interim Project Manager (12 weeks, 1 day per week)

Trafford Leisure is seeking an experienced Interim Project Manager to support the delivery of a new padel court development at Altrincham Golf Course.

This is a short-term, delivery-focused role with a clear objective: drive progress on a live project and lead it through to successful operational launch.

• Contract: 12 weeks
• Hours: 1 day per week (flexible)
• Location: Altrincham Golf Course / Support Office
• Pay: Market-aligned day rate (PAYE or self-employed)
• Start: Immediate preferred

About the role

You will take ownership of a live project, coordinating contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure delivery on time and within budget. You will manage project plans, risks, and reporting, while leading the transition from construction into operational readiness.

This position has been created to maintain momentum following a change in project resource, and will suit someone comfortable working independently and adding value quickly.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the padel court installation project
• Coordinate contractors, partners, and internal teams
• Manage timelines, milestones, risks, and reporting
• Support operational setup and readiness for launch
• Collaborate with Trafford Leisure and Trafford Council stakeholders

About you

• Proven project management experience, ideally within leisure, sport, or construction
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Able to work independently and deliver with limited weekly input
• Experience of facility launch or mobilisation is an advantage
• Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused

About Trafford Leisure

Trafford Leisure is a community-focused leisure operator and social enterprise, delivering sport and wellbeing services on behalf of Trafford Council. We are committed to improving health, reducing inequalities, and creating opportunities for people across Trafford to be active.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your experience, availability, and employment status to:

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