Area Manager - Leisure Trust

Love Recruitment; Winchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Area Manager for a prominent leisure operator in the New Forest. The role involves overseeing multiple leisure centres, focusing on strategic leadership, financial management, and community engagement to drive growth and enhance customer service. Candidates should have significant experience in leisure or retail management, demonstrating commercial success and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior management role.
• Experience in leisure, fitness, hospitality, or retail.
• Demonstrated multi-site leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of managers.
• Develop and deliver a commercial strategy.
• Manage P&L, budgets, and performance tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

People Management

Relationship Management

Commercial Awareness

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Area Manager - Leisure Trust, Winchester

Client:

Love Recruitment

Location:

Winchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

The UK's leading specialist fitness and leisure recruitment agency.

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Contact us at 07746 791415 or email the team via People.

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 an exciting leisure role. 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 community needs, 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 by applying for the role below. Helen and Love Recruitment specialise in recruitment for the entire fitness and leisure sector and work on various jobs in this industry. If interested, please ‘Apply Now’.