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Careers

Check out our current positions below, select a role to find out more.

Receptionist

Part-Time | 13+ Hours Per Week

The Northern is one of the UK’s leading members’ racket sports clubs, offering tennis, squash, padel, fitness and social facilities in the heart of West Didsbury. We’re looking for a friendly, reliable and proactive Receptionist to join our team and help deliver an outstanding experience for our members and visitors.

This role has been created specifically to support our busy weekend periods and is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people in a fast-paced environment.

This is an immediate start position. We are looking to fill the role as soon as possible, and candidates who are available to start sooner will be given priority during the recruitment process.

Hours

This position is based around our weekend rota. You will be required to work two of the following shifts each week (including at least 1 Sunday shift):

  • Friday: 2:30pm to 10:15pm
  • Saturday: 2:30pm to 10:15pm
  • Sunday: 7:45am to 2:00pm or 2:00pm to 8:00pm

This equates to a minimum of 13 hours per week, with regular opportunities to pick up additional shifts and provide holiday and sickness cover on weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Salary

£13.00 per hour (for applicants aged 21 and over).

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing a warm, friendly welcome to members and visitors.
  • Handling enquiries in person, over the phone and by email.
  • Processing memberships, court bookings and payments.
  • Selling retail items from our pro shop at reception.
  • Assisting with opening and closing procedures.
  • Monitoring access control and ensuring only authorised visitors enter the club.
  • Maintaining a clean, tidy and professional reception area.
  • Supporting club events and day-to-day operations.
  • Helping members with booking systems, club apps and general enquiries.
  • Carrying out a variety of administrative tasks as required.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

  • Has excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Is confident using computers and learning new systems.
  • Is organised, reliable and able to multitask.
  • Enjoys working as part of a team.
  • Can remain calm and professional during busy periods.
  • Is flexible and willing to cover additional shifts when required.
  • Has previous customer service or reception experience (preferred but not essential).

What We Offer

  • A friendly and supportive working environment.
  • Complimentary Off-Peak Membership upon successful completion of your probationary period.
  • Staff uniform (Adidas)
  • Regular opportunities to work additional hours through holiday and sickness cover.
  • Staff discounts on food and drinks.
  • Full training, induction and ongoing support.
  • The opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s leading members’ racket sports clubs.

If you enjoy meeting people, thrive in a busy environment and want to become part of a welcoming club community, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your application via the Apply button below. We look forward to hearing from you.

No more roles are available at this time.

Contact & Location

Phone: 0161 445 3093
Email: reception@thenorthern.co.uk
WhatsApp: +44 7564 825025

The Northern
Palatine Road, West Didsbury,
Manchester, M20 3YA
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Club Opening Hours
Courts & Gyms Close 10pm Mon–Sat, 8pm Sun

Monday 6:30am–11pm
Tuesday 6:30am–11pm
Wednesday 6:30am–11pm
Thursday 6:30am–11pm
Friday 6:30am–11pm
Saturday 8am–11pm
Sunday 8am–8pm

Book Online / In-App

Members can book online, call reception on 0161 445 3093 or via The Northern App.