online application - Places for People Leisure

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Application for Employment.
An introduction to
Places for People Leisure.
Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Places for People Leisure (PfPL).
We hope that the following information will give you some insight into the Company and
our culture.
Places for People Leisure (formerly DC Leisure) was formed in 1991. The Company specialises in
the development and management of leisure facilities in partnership with local authorities throughout the UK.
We are a community-minded organisation, bursting with passion and enthusiasm to get communities more
physically active.
PfPL is at an exciting phase of growth, and joining PfPL at this time is the perfect opportunity to achieve your
career aspirations, whether that be by working your way up the PfPL career ladder, gaining new skills, knowledge
and experiences, or from job satisfaction by helping the people in your local community.
Enhance – through being passionate, energetic and
proactive, we strive to enhance our working relationships
and add value to them to ensure we are continuously
improving everything we do
Exceed – in every aspect of the service we provide, we
aim to exceed people’s expectations by going the extra
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local authority clients, our external partners and internally
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We achieve our vision through a diverse programme of
activities; participating in national initiatives, developing
local and national partnerships, and through our
dedicated, well trained teams at all of our centres.
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Our Company mission is “to create active places
and healthy people”. Here is our vision wheel which
encapsulates our mission, attributes, values and core
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Our vision
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Attributes
Values and
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Our staff
Our staff are our most important asset. We provide high quality training and exciting career opportunities for
employees who demonstrate the ability, enthusiasm and personal qualities to succeed.
The leisure industry is a customer oriented business. All of our staff have a key role to play in ensuring that we
provide the highest quality service at all times.
Each Leisure Centre has a General Manager who is responsible for running their business and ensuring the
efficient and effective day to day management of the site. Staff are encouraged to take ownership of their
Leisure Centre and support each other to provide exceptional customer service.
To assist each Leisure Centre, PfPL has a comprehensive support structure both at Group and Regional level.
The Group Support team is based at Waters Edge in Camberley, Surrey. The Group Support team consists of
the Board of Directors, the Group Operating Board and a team of Group Managers. The team at Waters Edge
provide support to the Regional teams who provide advice, training and support to each Centre.
For more information please visit our website www.placesforpeopleleisure.org
We look forward to receiving your application!
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM IN BLOCK CAPITALS ATTACHING A SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY
Due to the volume of applications it is not always possible for us to respond to you. If you have not heard from us within
4 weeks you can assume your application has not been successful.
PERSONAL
Surname
Forenames
Address
Postcode
Telephone No.
(Private)
Telephone No.
(Business)
Mobile Phone No.
E-mail address
National Insurance No.
EMPLOYMENT
Position applied for
Leisure Centre
applied for
Is application for
Full Time
Part Time
If part time state
hours/days etc.
Have you previously
worked for us?
If YES when
On what date would you
be able to start work?
Do you have any
holidays booked within
the next 12 months?
If so please list dates
YES
NO
Casual
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Work Permit
Are you legally entitled to work in the UK?
YES
NO
Are there any restrictions on your employment?
(i.e. do you require a work permit?)
YES
NO
If yes, please provide further details:
Criminal Conviction
Are you currently bound over, or do you have any current ‘unspent’ convictions or cautions (including
reprimands or warnings) that have been issued by a Court or Court-Martial in the UK or in any other country?
YES
NO
If yes, please provide details:
Date and type of offences:
Please disclose any other incidents, factors or other information that may be relevant to determining your suitability to work at Places
for People Leisure (including working with children and vulnerable adults).
Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 protects disabled people, including those with long term health conditions and learning disabilities.
If you inform us that you have a disability we can make reasonable adjustments to ensure that any selection processes, including the
interview, are fair and equitable.
Do you consider yourself to have a disability? YES
NO
I do not wish to disclose whether or not I have a disability
Are there any special arrangements required should you be called for interview? If yes please state:
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Please tell us about your employment since leaving full time education (including part time and voluntary work, training,
unemployment or time taken out of paid employment due to caring responsibilities). Please start with the most recent.
Employer
From / To
Position Held / Summary of Duties
Reason for Leaving
Salary
EDUCATION
Please provide details of your education (most recent first). Include both academic and work related qualifications.
Name of School / College / University
Qualification
INTERESTS
Please give brief details of hobbies, sports etc.
From / To
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Please state the reasons you wish to apply for this post. Detail the contribution you can make to Places for
People Leisure. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.
Why I wish to apply:
Skills
The abilities that you have that are relevant to the job
Experience
What have you done / achieved in the past that is relevant to the job
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (continued)
Behaviours
Knowledge
Tell us about the sort of person you are, and why it makes you suitable for this job
Subject knowledge/qualifications/study etc that you have done that is relevant to the job
REFERENCES
Please give details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.
Referee 1
Name
Company
Address
Postcode
Telephone No.
Mobile Phone No.
E-mail address
Referee 2
Name
Company
Address
Postcode
Telephone No.
Mobile Phone No.
E-mail address
Please tick if the above referees can be contacted now
DECLARATION
Places for People Leisure and its subsidiary and associated companies are registered under the Data Protection
Act 1998 for Personnel and Employee Administration.
I,
agree to the processing of the information relating to
this application. I also confirm that the information contained is true and complete.
Date
Job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
To submit your
application,
please either:
Email to the relevant contact at the Leisure Centre
you wish to work at
OR
Print and post to the relevant contact at the Leisure
Centre you wish to work at.
The addresses of our Leisure Centres can be found
on our website.
Website: www.placesforpeopleleisure.org
Email: enquiries@pfpleisure.org
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