Area Manager - Leisure Trust

Love Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading leisure operator as an Area Manager overseeing five centres in the beautiful New Forest. This strategic role offers the chance to lead a high-performing team, develop commercial strategies, and engage with the community. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in senior management roles within leisure or hospitality, and a passion for driving excellence in customer service and operational performance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior management role within leisure, fitness, hospitality or retail.
• Demonstrated multi-site leadership experience.
• Strong leadership, people management, and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of managers across diverse centres.
• Ensure financial responsibility, managing P&L and setting budgets.
• Build relationships with community stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Coaching

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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Account Director @ Love Recruitment Ltd | Senior Account Manager, Fitness & Leisure Recruitment

Area Manager - Leisure Trust

Up to £55k plus benefits

I am recruiting for a fantastic Area Manager position for a leading leisure operator. This is a hugely exciting leisure job. It is your opportunity to join one of the UK’s most forward-thinking and community-focused leisure operators.

As an Area Manager you will oversee five diverse and high-performing sports, fitness, and leisure centres in the stunning New Forest. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role with a fast-growing organisation that champions wellbeing, innovation, and service excellence. You’ll lead from the front, empowering site managers and their teams to deliver excellent customer service, strong financial performance, and meaningful community engagement.

What is the gig?

• Lead, coach and develop a team of managers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.
• Develop and deliver a commercial strategy that drives growth across gym memberships, swimming lessons, sports programming, food & beverage, and retail.
• Ensure service schedules and programme offerings meet the needs of the community, increase participation, and support member retention.
• Take full financial responsibility, managing P&L, setting budgets, tracking performance, and identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Ensure all centres operate smoothly, safely, and in compliance with health, safety and industry standards.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local authorities, partners, and community organisations.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a driven, experienced professional with a passion for improving lives through leisure and wellbeing.

• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior management role within leisure, fitness, hospitality or retail.
• Demonstrated multi-site leadership experience, such as Contract Manager, Area Manager, Regional Manager or Cluster GM.
• Proven ability to deliver commercial success and excellent customer experience.
• Strong leadership, people management, and coaching skills.
• Skilled at developing partnerships and managing community and stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of health & wellbeing objectives and the role of leisure in community development.
• Based in or willing to relocate to New Forest, Hampshire.

Your recruiter for this role is Helen Horton, Account Director at Love Recruitment group, and can be contacted simply by applying for the role below. Helen and Love Recruitment specialise in recruitment for the whole fitness and leisure sector and work on a number of jobs in the fitness and leisure industry. If keen to be considered please ‘Apply Now’.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Travel Arrangements

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