Leisure and Entertainment Manager

Location:

Porto Santo – Portuguese areas, Portugal

Salary:

£1.3k – 1.5k per month + gross + accommodation

Type:

Temporary

Start Date:

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Contract Period:

End of October

Main Industry:

Search Travel & Tourism Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Sports, Leisure & Lifestyle

Advertiser:

COREcruitment

Job ID:

132980760

Posted On:

12 May 2026

Job title: Leisure and Entertainment Manager

Location: Porto Santo, Portugal
Salary: # per month + accommodation
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For our client, a beautiful seaside resort we are seeking a charismatic and experienced Leisure and Entertainment Manager to lead the animation department over the summer season (until end of October), overseeing social, sports, and entertainment activities for guests of all ages, while driving strategy, team performance, and exceptional guest satisfaction in alignment with hotel standards.

Key Responsibilities:

* Plans, organizes, and manages the animation and entertainment team.
* Supervises daily activities for adults and children.
* Ensures outstanding guest service by leading by example, communicating effectively, and providing guidance, mentoring, and coaching to the team.
* Maintains organization, storage, cleaning, and upkeep of materials, spaces, and equipment.
* Defines uniform, equipment, and material needs to guarantee high-quality service.

Required Competencies:

* Charismatic, creative, fun, attentive, dynamic, and people-focused.
* Strong organizational skills with a commitment to excellence, detail, and quality.
* Full flexibility to adapt programs and teams based on weather conditions and guest profiles.
* Customer-centric mindset with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
* Enjoys leading multicultural teams.
* Proactive, quick-thinking, and able to multitask.
* Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility.

Qualifications:

* Education: Preferably a higher education degree or specialization in Tourism Animation, Performing Arts, Dance, and/or Acting.
* Experience: Minimum 5 years in Entertainment/Animation or 3+ years in a managerial role.
* Technical Skills: Knowledge of show production, lighting, and sound.

Job title: Leisure and Entertainment Manager

Location: Porto Santo, Portugal
Salary: # per month + accommodation
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