Jim Chater
Eastbourne,East Sussex
Summary
Accomplished leisure professional with expertise in leadership and management, communication skills, and budget management. Demonstrates proficiency in health and safety protocols, resilience and adaptability, and decision-making. Possesses strong customer service skills and extensive knowledge of the leisure industry. Committed to driving organisational success through strategic planning and effective team collaboration.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Area Manager
Wave Active
Eastbourne, East Sussex
04.2019 - Current
- Managing financial processes for sports and community centres to support fiscal health and sustainability.
- Overseeing the operation and programming of 4 sports centres and a community centre.
- Collaborated with sporting partners to aid in developing programmes aligned with community needs.
- Contributed to overall health and safety management for staff and memberships.
- Facilitated the launch of Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing in August 2024, overseeing the transition of the old University of Brighton site into a sports and leisure facility while working with South Downs Health Care.
- Sit on the Management Team of Wave Active
Area Manager
Eastbourne Borough Council
Eastbourne, East Sussex
04.2015 - 03.2019
- Oversaw the running of 4 Sports Centres and 2 Community Centres
- Led multiple teams across different areas, fostering collaboration and communication.
- Overseeing Operations including Staffing Finances, Health and Safety and Programming.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organisation.
- Coordinated several successful marketing campaigns contributing to market expansion.
- Adopted sustainable practices within the organisation enhancing corporate social responsibility image.
- Oversaw the running of 3 Holiday Playschemes
Sports and Community Centre Manager
Eastbourne Borough Council
Eastbourne, East Sussex
09.2003 - 03.2015
- Oversaw operations of 2 Sports Centres and 2 Community Centres
- Adapted quickly to changes in regulations or guidelines affecting operation of Sports and Community Centres.
- Implemented new programmes to promote social inclusion within the community.
- Handled complaints professionally, resolved issues promptly maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Developed policies for better governance of the operations.
- Overseeing 3 holiday playschemes
- Working with Sports Clubs and Schools.
Manager
Shinewater Sports Centre
Eastbourne, East Sussex
01.1998 - 04.2003
- Oversaw Operations of the Centre
- Responsible for Finances, Health and Safety and Programming
- Managed and motivated the team
- Optimised resource allocation for increased profits.
- Oversaw a successful Holiday Playscheme
- Worked with local partners
Manager
Cavendish Sports Centre
Eastbourne, East Sussex
03.1995 - 03.1998
- Managed Operations
- Responsible for finances, staffing, health and safety and programming
- Worked closely with Cavendish School
- Improved the centre's performance
- Ran a highly successful Holiday Playscheme
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science
Brighton Polytechnic ( Chelsea School of Human Movement)
Eastbourne 09.1987 - 06.1990
3 A-Levels, 10 O-Levels - Maths English
John Lyon School
Harrow 09.1983 - 07.1987
Skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Communication skills
- Budget management
- Health and safety
- Resilience and adaptability
- Decision-making proficiency
- Customer Service
- Knowledge of the Leisure Industry
- Accountability and responsibility
- Employee management
Affiliations
- Watching local and professional Football, Passion for Sports. Member of local running club.Fitness. Cinema. Music
Certification
First Aid
Paediatric First Aid
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Nebs Management Course
Safeguarding
Health and Safety
Fire Safety
Manual Handling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Area Manager
Wave Active
04.2019 - Current
Area Manager
Eastbourne Borough Council
04.2015 - 03.2019
Sports and Community Centre Manager
Eastbourne Borough Council
09.2003 - 03.2015
Manager
Shinewater Sports Centre
01.1998 - 04.2003
Manager
Cavendish Sports Centre
03.1995 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science
Brighton Polytechnic ( Chelsea School of Human Movement)
09.1987 - 06.1990
3 A-Levels, 10 O-Levels - Maths English
John Lyon School
09.1983 - 07.1987