Careers

The Events Manager position at the Sands Centre is an exciting and dynamic role that involves handling a diverse range of events with precision and creativity. As an Events Manager at the Sands Centre, you will be at the heart of our operation, ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed. The Events Manager at the Sands Centre plays a pivotal role in coordinating logistics, managing resources, and overseeing event teams to guarantee the seamless flow of concerts, shows and events. If you are a passionate and organized professional, eager to thrive as an Events Manager, the Sands Centre offers an environment where your expertise will shine!

 

What you’ll do:

 

As a leader within the leisure industry we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else.

 

What you need:

 

 

As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:

About GLL:

 

As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres.

Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.

One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we’re having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.

We offer two different types of work arrangements:

If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work, and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you.

So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you’ll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL.

Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Silver Award employer.

 

However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives.

We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams.

 

All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.

The Senior Technician position at the Sands Centre is a vital and dynamic role that supports the successful delivery of a wide range of events through technical expertise and precision. As a Senior Technician at the Sands Centre, you will be at the core of our operations, ensuring all technical elements are set up, operated, and maintained to the highest standards In this role, you will take responsibility for overseeing technical systems, coordinating equipment and resources, and supporting technical teams to ensure the seamless execution of concerts, shows, and events. The Senior Technician plays a key role in troubleshooting, maintaining safety standards, and delivering high-quality production experiences.

If you are a skilled and detail-oriented professional with a passion for live events, the Sands Centre offers an environment where your technical expertise and leadership will thrive.

 

What you’ll do:

 

 

As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else.

 

What you need:

 

 

As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:

About GLL:

 

As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres.

Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.

One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we’re having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.

We offer two different types of work arrangements:

If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work, and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you.

So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you’ll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL.

Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Silver Award employer.

 

However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives.

We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams.

 

All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.

The Stage crew position at the Sands Centre is a vital and dynamic role that supports the successful delivery of a wide range of events. As a Stage crew at the Sands Centre, you will assist the technical team in the smooth running of the technical operation. With the opportunity to work on large scale theatre productions and live music shows while progressing your own knowledge and skills base with the support of the technical team.  

 
 

What you’ll do: 

 

 
 
 
 

As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else. 

 

What you need: 

 

 

As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees: 

About GLL: 

 

As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres. 

Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. 

One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we’re having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. 

We offer two different types of work arrangements: 

If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work, and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you. 

So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you’ll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. 

Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Silver Award employer. 

 

However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives. 

We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. 

 

All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.

GLL is looking for an Events Steward to work at The Sands Centre. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as an Events Steward there's never been a more exciting time to join us.

 

The Events Steward position at the Sands Centre is a critical role to ensure audience safety and a smooth operation in the lead up to, during and immediately following live shows and events at our venue. As an Events Steward you will be a front-line ambassador for our venues, and hundreds of touring events and artists. In general operations you will act as the first and last point of contact for our audiences and will be responsible for delivering an excellent customer experience from start to finish.

 
 

What you’ll do:

 

 
 
 
 

As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else.

 

What you need:

 

 

As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:

About GLL:

 

As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres.

Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.

One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we’re having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.

We offer two different types of work arrangements:

If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work, and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you.

So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you’ll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL.

Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Silver Award employer.

 

However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives.

We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams.

 

All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.

GLL is looking for Catering Assistant to work at The Sands Centre, on a flexible basis.

 

If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Catering Assistant, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Catering Assistant job, it's a career. As a catering assistant you’ll support

the efficient delivery of catering services across events and daily operations. The post holder will assist with the preparation and set-up of food and beverage service areas, undertake basic food preparation, and serve customers in a polite, professional and customer-focused manner.

 

*     Be a friendly and welcoming face to visitors and customers at the facility

*     To undertake the preparation, serving and delivery of food and drinks.

*     Participate in the production and services standards of the café and kitchen, ensuring high standards of health safety, hygiene and cleanliness.

*     Ensure follow food safety law and ensure it is maintained

*     Comply with GLL and Venue policies

*     To actively contribute to the development of café service

*     To undertake card payments.

*     Attend meetings/training and be part of the facility team.

*     Work as part of the team to ensure the smooth operation of the facility

*     Provide excellent customer care and have good  multi-tasking skills

*     Follow all Normal & Emergency Operating Procedures as well as adhering to relevant product manuals

*     Fully participate in and engage in the training through centre –based training and on-going assessment on performance

 

As a leader within the leisure industry we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else.

 

*     Work as part of the team to ensure the smooth operation of the facility

*     Provide excellent customer care and have good  multi-tasking skills

*     Follow all Normal & Emergency Operating Procedures as well as adhering to relevant product manuals

*     Fully participate in and engage in the training through centre –based training and on-going assessment on performance

 

*     A Values driven organisation

*     Learning & development to support career development

*     Good Pension schemes

*     Discounted gym membership for you and your partner.

 

As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres.

Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.

One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we’re having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.

We offer two different types of work arrangements:

If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work, and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you.

So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you’ll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL.

Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Silver Award employer.

However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives.

 

We are looking to expand our team of hardworking casual Cleaning Assistants, working from The Sands Centre in Carlisle. You’ll be enthusiastic and hard-working with a real attention to detail as you’ll assist the cleaning supervisor with the day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of the venue, including our auditorium, backstage and other public areas. 

  

The Sands Centre is an extremely busy entertainment venue, with high footfall, so you’ll need to thrive in this setting and take pride in making sure areas are clean and tidy for our artists and customers alike. Adhering to Health and Safety requirements and regulations is crucial, so you’ll need to be hard working and conscientious to carry out all duties to meet our high standards. 

  

Ideally, you’ll have experience of cleaning in a busy working environment with good customer care skills and knowledge of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Heath). If you don’t yet, have it, we’ll provide full training on how to use appropriate machinery and chemicals. 

 

What you’ll do: 

 

 

 

 

As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else. 

 

What you need: 

 

 

As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees: 

About GLL: 

 

As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres. 

Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. 

One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we’re having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. 

We offer two different types of work arrangements: 

If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work, and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you. 

So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you’ll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. 

Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Silver Award employer. 

 

However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives. 

We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. 

 

All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.