Christmas in Leicester Square - Ice Rink Duty Manager (PT)


30th October 2025 - 5th January 2026
£16.00/hr

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Job Title: Ice Rink Duty Manager
Department: Ice Rink
Reports To: Underbelly Operations Manager / Ice Rink Manager
Responsible For: Ice Rink Staff
Rate of Pay: £16.00/hr (plus holiday pay)
Dates of Work: Part-time from 27th October 2025 – 6th January 2026
Available Contracts: 20-40 hours/week

 

Christmas in Leicester Square is introducing a high-profile, temporary outdoor ice rink in the heart of London’s West End. As the Ice Rink Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the rink, ensuring a safe, smooth, and enjoyable experience for all guests while managing a seasonal team and maintaining the highest standards in safety and customer service.

You will work closely with the Duty Site Managers, who oversees the wider site (including bars and Christmas market), and with the onsite paramedic, who will provide medical support whenever the rink is open.

 

Role

Operational Management

  • Lead daily rink operations during your shift, including opening/closing, skate hire, ice checks, and safety supervision.
  • Oversee session timings and coordinate with the box office team on capacity and bookings.
  • Monitor ice conditions and escalate maintenance needs to the Ice Rink Manager or contractors.
  • Ensure compliance with all health & safety procedures, licensing conditions, and company policies.

Staff Supervision

  • Supervise and support ice rink marshalls and skate hire staff during shifts.
  • Deliver daily briefings to staff and ensure duties are carried out to a high standard.
  • Act as the main point of contact for staff queries in the Ice Rink Manager’s absence.
  • Support rota management by monitoring attendance and reporting staffing issues.

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Carry out regular checks of the ice rink and skate hire area.
  • Work with the onsite paramedic to ensure prompt response to any incidents.
  • Complete accident and incident reports as required.
  • Escalate site-wide emergencies to the Duty Site Manager.

Customer Experience

  • Lead by example in delivering excellent customer service.
  • Handle customer complaints, queries and special requests professionally.

Communication & Reporting

  • Complete end-of-shirt reports

 

Person Specification

Essential

  • Proven supervisory or team leader experience in a leisure, sports, or visitor attraction venue (ice rink experience advantageous).
  • Knowledge of health and safety in public-facing environments.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-footfall setting.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays throughout the contract.

Desirable

  • Ice maintenance (resurfacing) experience and Zamboni/ice resurfacer operation knowledge.
  • Experience in temporary or event-based attractions.

 

Working Conditions

  • Outdoor, all-weather working environment.
  • Shift work including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
  • Physical aspects of the role include standing for long periods, manual handling, and ice maintenance tasks.

 

Staff Benefits

  • Free entry to shows at Underbelly venues (subject to availability)
  • 25% discount at Underbelly bars

 

Equal Opportunities

Underbelly is committed to reducing its environmental impacts in its everyday operations. We are also committed to maintaining the open-access policy of Underbelly. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

It is the policy of Underbelly to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable.

We expect employees to support these commitments and to assist in their realisation.

 


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Underbelly

Underbelly is a UK based live entertainment company. Its festivals and events division produces a number of events annually, including Underbelly at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Underbelly Festival in London.

Underbelly also produce Christmas in Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square in collaboration with Westminster City Council. 

In the West End, Underbelly is currently producing the Olivier award-winning version of Cabaret at The Kit Kat Klub.

Underbelly have recently launched their first permanent venue, Underbelly Boulevard, in the heart of Soho.