John Matson Fcimspa

John Matson FCIMSPA (Chartered) has over 17 years of experience in the leisure and facilities management industry. John is currently serving as the Head of Facilities at Life Leisure since May 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Team Leader for the COVID Rapid Testing Programme at Stockport Council from January to May 2021.

From 2018 to 2020, John held the position of Director of Operations at Link4Life, where they spearheaded the Project Phoenix Team to reopen after the Covid-19 Lockdown. John also achieved excellent NPS and Mystery Shop Scores while implementing cost-saving measures and improving compliance in facilities management.

Earlier in their career at Link4Life, John served as the Head of Sport and Leisure from 2015 to 2018, overseeing all sport and leisure functions. John was responsible for the strategic development of facilities, programs, and activities to maximize participation. John also served as the Business Development Manager from 2009 to 2015, where they managed capital projects, founded the Link4Life Swim Academy and Link4Life Training Academy, and acted as the company's Health and Safety Manager.

Before joining Link4Life, John worked as a Project Manager at Serco Leisure in 2009, troubleshooting issues on multi-site venues contracts and ensuring effective project implementation. In 2008, they worked as a Ski Guide at Snow Crazy, delivering daily ski safaris and providing excellent customer service.

From 2004 to 2008, John served as an Area Manager at Trafford Community Leisure Trust, where they facilitated business growth across five sites, motivated and directed staff, and implemented energy management projects to save £150k per annum on utilities.

Overall, John Matson has a proven track record in leadership, strategic planning, and facilities management within the leisure industry.

John Matson FCIMSPA (Chartered) attended Lancaster University. No specific degree or field of study is mentioned.