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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