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As Suffolk’s largest independent leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer careers for everyone, whether you’re experienced in leisure or you’re thinking about a career change.
Whether your ambitions lie in mangement, sport, finance, health and wellbeing, catering or marketing, you’ll be able to find your perfect job with us. Keep up to date by joining our mailing list!
We offer unrivalled industry training and development, a range of benefits including pension scheme, free use of Abbeycroft’s health and fitness facilities, generous annual leave entitlement, family friendly benefits, discounts at local restaurants and venues.
If you’re just starting out, we also have a range of apprenticeships available.
Thinking about starting a career in the Sports & Fitness industry? Have a read of our Active Suffolk Career Guide
Our latest vacancies
To apply for any of our current vacancies – please use the ‘Apply Now’ button within each job advert or you can click here to apply.
Please note that we are only able to reply to those who have been shortlisted. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date then regrettably your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
All our jobs include the following benefits:
- Free use of health and fitness facilities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Industry training and development
- Family friendly benefits
- Westfield Health Benefits
- Employee & Family wellbeing support services– GP & prescription service (online 24 hr), discounts off well-known brands, and financial, law, family advice service and mental health support
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Customer service
Education Instructors
Explore Outdoor Instructors – Explore Outdoor
Explore Outdoor Instructors between £10.00-£13.08
In these roles you will deliver a broad range of outdoor activities in sessions for our Outdoor Explore programme. You must be mindful to meet high standards of customer care and health and safety, maintaining a duty of care whilst providing a positive and memorable experience.
These are casual vacancies so hours will be on an ad hoc basis.
Casual Lead Outdoor Instructors £12.88ph (after training)
As an Explore Outdoor instructor you will be responsible for groups of children, or families to deliver a range of safe, enjoyable, and exciting outdoor activity sessions ensuring you meet our high standards of customer care.
We are looking for individuals with a positive attitude and interest in the outdoors. Qualifications are not necessary. Essential training will be provided.
Casual Senior Lead Instructor £13.08
Join our team of Senior Lead Instructors with a broad background in Education or Outdoor Activities.
Senior Lead Instructors are expected to hold relevant Educational or Outdoor Qualifications such as L3 Forest School Leader, Mountain Leader, Climbing Wall Instructor
Abbeycroft can offer you:
• A Multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims (Not lessons)
• Annual Leave entitlement
• Pension Scheme with NEST
• Opportunities for career development and progression
We also offer Westfield Health Benefits which include Mental, Physical health and financial support, a 24/7 DoctorLineTM, access to Togetherall and generous Highstreet discounts and cashback.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Setting up lessons and down sessions, including equipment
• Providing excellent customer service to enhance the overall experience for our guests.
• Communicating effectively with students and families for a positive experience
• Supporting the Outdoor Education Manager in projects
• Flexibility on shift if support is required elsewhere
• Travelling to locations around West Suffolk to deliver sessions (mileage is paid appropriately)
Requirements:
• Responsible individual with a passion for working in leisure, health, and well-being.
• Prior experience of Outdoor Instructing (not essential)
• Managing a group of people/children
• Strong commitment to safety and the well-being of others.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be aged 18 years or over and hold a valid UK driving licence.
Abbeycroft will carry out an enhanced DBS check on any candidate offered a role following our strict safeguarding procedures.
For Senior Lead Outdoor Instructors, relevant Educational or Outdoor Qualifications are required, such as: Level 3 Forest School Leader, Mountain Leader, Climbing Wall instructor
All essential training will be provided to successful candidates
Closing Date: 23/05/2025
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Interviews will take place onsite on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged. Abbeycroft reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found.
Join our team at Abbeycroft and become part of a rewarding journey dedicated to community well-being. Apply now to start your adventure with us!
Personal Trainers
Become a Personal Trainer with Abbeycroft
If you have a positive attitude and eagerness to make a difference to people’s health & wellbeing, we can offer you a great environment to develop as a Personal Trainer.
We can give you:
- Access to state of the art fitness facilities
- Access to hundreds of customers to grow your business
- Self employment or Hybrid role options
- Flexible working hours
Locations:
- Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Sudbury)
- Haverhill Leisure Centre
- Newmarket Leisure Centre
- Hadleigh Pool & Leisure
- Mildenhall Hub
- Skyliner Sports Centre
- Brandon Leisure & Health Hub
- Bury Leisure Centre
*Must hold Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification*
For more information on what types of Personal Trainer roles we offer view our pathway below
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To apply or for more info contact recruitment@acleisure.com
Leisure
Leisure assistant – Bury Leisure Centre
Leisure Assistant – Bury St Edmunds – National Minimum Wage
As a Leisure Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of our members and customers. From lifeguarding our pools to maintaining cleanliness standards and assisting with equipment setup, you’ll deliver exceptional customer service every day!
35 hours per week
Rota
Tuesday 13:15-21:30, Wednesday 08:00-13:30, Thursday 12:30-21:15, Friday 08:30-13:50, Sunday 07:30-16:00
Abbeycroft can offer you:
• A Multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims (Not lessons)
• Annual Leave entitlement
• Pension Scheme with NEST
• Opportunities for career development and progression
We also offer Westfield Health Benefits which include Mental, Physical health and financial support, a 24/7 DoctorLineTM, access to Togetherall and generous Highstreet discounts and cashback.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lifeguarding duties, including monitoring pool safety and responding to emergencies.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facility.
• Assisting with equipment setup and breakdown for various activities.
• Providing excellent customer service to enhance the overall experience for our guests.
Requirements:
• Responsible individual with a passion for working in leisure, health, and well-being.
• Prior experience is advantageous but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Strong commitment to safety and the well-being of others.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications:
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is required.
Candidates without an NPLQ will have the opportunity to undergo full training after a successful swim test and interview.
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis as suitable candidates are identified. Early applications are therefore encouraged as Abbeycroft reserves the right to close this vacancy when a suitable applicant is appointed.
Join our team at Abbeycroft and become part of a rewarding journey dedicated to community well-being. Apply now to start your adventure with us!
Become a Leisure Assistant
Join Our Team as a Leisure Assistant
As a Leisure Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of our members and customers. From lifeguarding our pools to maintaining cleanliness standards and assisting with equipment setup, you’ll deliver exceptional customer service at every turn.
Various hours available
Key Responsibilities:
• Lifeguarding duties, including monitoring pool safety and responding to emergencies.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facility.
• Assisting with equipment setup and breakdown for various activities.
• Providing excellent customer service to enhance the overall experience for our guests.
Requirements:
• Responsible individual with a passion for working in leisure, health, and well-being.
• Prior experience is advantageous but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Strong commitment to safety and the well-being of others.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications:
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is required.
Candidates without an NPLQ will have the opportunity to undergo full training after a successful swim test and interview.
Abbeycroft is a great place to work where your efforts contribute to your community, in return we can offer you:
• A Multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims*
• Annual Leave entitlement
• Pension Scheme with NEST
• Opportunities for career development and progression
*Not lessons
We also offer Westfield Health Benefits which include:
• Mental, Physical health and financial support
• 24/7 DoctorLineTM
• Access to Togetherall
• Generous Highstreet discounts and cashback
Locations:
- Newmarket Leisure Centre
- Kingfisher Leisure Centre
- Haverhill Leisure Centre
- Mildenhall Hub
- Hadleigh Pool & Leisure
- Bury Leisure Centre
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Swimming instructors/teachers
Swimming instructors
Swimming Teacher – Bury St Edmunds
Self-employed Swimming Teacher
Hourly rate £20.00 per hour
Become a self-employed Swim Instructor with Abbeycroft at our Abbeycroft facilities.
If you have a positive attitude and an eagerness to make a difference to teaching those of any age to swim, then this could be the opportunity for you. You will be observant of those in the water and be confident in delivering great, enthusiastic sessions for all to learn and grow in their swimming journey.
Locations:
· Kingfisher Leisure Centre (Sudbury)
· Haverhill Leisure Centre
· Newmarket Leisure Centre
· Hadleigh Pool & Leisure
· Mildenhall Hub
· Bury Leisure Centre
Key Responsibilities:
• Instructing and Developing students
• Developing and creating lesson plans in line with the Swim Academy
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Setting up lessons and down lessons, including equipment
• Providing excellent customer service to enhance the overall experience for our guests.
• Assessing progress of students and providing feedback where required
• Communicating effectively with students and families for a positive learning experience
Requirements:
• Responsible individual with a passion for working in leisure, health, and well-being.
• Prior experience swim teaching, or similar (not essential)
• Strong commitment to safety and the well-being of others.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding and ability to deliver effective customer service in various scenarios
Qualifications:
• An STA or Swim England Level 2 Swim Teaching Qualification minimum
Candidates without this qualification may be able to attain with Abbeycroft after a successful interview.
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Join our team at Abbeycroft and become part of a rewarding journey dedicated to community well-being. Apply now to start your adventure with us!
Swimming instructor – Newmarket
Swimming Teacher – Newmarket
Hourly rate £15.77
In this role you will have the great responsibility and satisfaction in teaching those of any age to swim. You will be observant of those in the water and be confident in delivering great, enthusiastic sessions for all to learn and grow in their swimming journey
Various Roles/Shifts available:
Monday 15.30-17.30
3 x Saturday roles 8.00-13.00/13.30
Adult and child teaching role:
Wednesday 10.30-12.30, Thursday 9.00-12.30, Friday 9.00-11.30
Abbeycroft can offer you:
- A Multisite membership
- A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
- Free child swims (Not lessons)
- Annual Leave entitlement
- Pension Scheme with NEST
- Opportunities for career development and progression
We also offer HealthKey Benefits which include Mental, Physical health and financial support, a 24/7 DoctorLineTM, access to Togetherall and generous Highstreet discounts and cashback.
Key Responsibilities:
- Instructing and Developing students
- Developing and creating lesson plans in line with the Swim Academy
- Maintaining a safe environment
- Setting up lessons and down lessons, including equipment
- Providing excellent customer service to enhance the overall experience for our guests.
- Assessing progress of students and providing feedback where required
- Communicating effectively with students and families for a positive learning experience
Requirements:
- Responsible individual with a passion for working in leisure, health, and well-being.
- Prior experience swim teaching, or similar (not essential)
- Strong commitment to safety and the well-being of others.
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong understanding and ability to deliver effective customer service in various scenarios
Qualifications:
- An STA or Swim England Level 2 Swim Teaching Qualification minimum
Candidates without this qualification may be able to attain with Abbeycroft after a successful interview.
Closing Date: 10th August 2026
Interviews will take place onsite on or before Monday 17th August 2026
Join our team at Abbeycroft and become part of a rewarding journey dedicated to community well-being. Apply now to start your adventure with us!
Most roles at Abbeycroft involve some form of regulated activity with children and so an Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List will often be appropriate.
As a Disability Confident Employer we encourage you to let us know If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment/selection process. We will guarantee an interview to a candidate with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, if they otherwise meet the minimum selection requirements.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
ABOUT ABBEYCROFT - A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
What goes in – stays in.
We are a not-for-profit social enterprise, which means we re-invest any financial surplus back into our services.
We make a difference.
Our annual social impact is £6 million
We are a trusted partner of choice.
We work with our strategic partners for improved services for all.
We are local.
We have knowledge and understanding of the communities we work in because we are part of those communities.
We work for the whole community.
Providing quality facilities and opportunities to lead a healthier, active lifestyle.
We manage 16 facilities across Suffolk with 1 in Cambridgeshire, on behalf of West Suffolk Council and Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council.
SAFER RECRUITMENT, SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
Abbeycroft Leisure is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and We follow Safer Recruitment principles and we encourage you to read our Safer Recruitment policy which can be found here: Safe Recruitment Policy
Focused on Equal Opportunities, we value diversity in our workforce and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Please note that we are only able to reply to those who have been shortlisted. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date then regrettably your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Our full privacy policy can be viewed here: privacy-policy
PRIDE
We encourage belief and celebrate achievements in our
people, in our customers and the wider health and wellbeing network.
COMMUNITY
Everyone is important, everyone’s invited. The
communities within and beyond our leisure centres
are our main focus. It matters to us that we reach out to
everyone to help people of all backgrounds and abilities
to discover what they can do with us.
TEAMWORK
We’re focussed on achieving big improvements in health
and wellbeing in our region by helping as many people
as possible to adopt healthier lifestyles. But it’s not about
the success of the system, so much as the partnership
between ourselves and with communities. We support
each other to achieve bigger outcomes.
INTEGRITY
We enter every customer relationship with the same
agenda: to create the best possible outcome for the
client. We prize honesty above all values. It is the foundationof productive partnerships between ourselves, with clients and with stakeholder organisations.
Job application process
Please click the link below to apply for any of the advertised jobs and to upload a copy of your CV.