Area Manager - Midlands

JD GROUP; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure management firm is seeking an Area Manager for operations in the Midlands. This role requires a strong leader with management experience in the gyms or leisure industry, responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing sales activity, and driving team performance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and strong communication skills. Proficiency in IT and the ability to manage time effectively are essential. Travel within the area will be required.

Qualifications

• Extensive management experience in the gyms or leisure industry is essential.
• Proven ability to lead large and diverse teams to achieve results.
• Strong communication skills across various audiences and media.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and sales activity for the area.
• Collaborate with General Managers to improve performance and processes.
• Monitor quality standards of cleaning and maintenance across gyms.

Skills

Management experience WITHIN Gyms/ Leisure industry

Exceptional leadership qualities

Strong communication skills

Strong Commercial awareness

IT skills - Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Ability to manage time, organise & prioritise workload

Job description

Area Manager - Midlands

Reports to: Head of Operations

Location: Location Specific

The Role and Key Duties

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the day to day operations and sales activity within the area.
• Proactive management of the area’s sales and operations to achieve consistency and excellence in agreed service levels.
• Collaboration with General Managers in regards to sales and operational performance and the development of the processes to underpin growth.
• Management of controls and procedures to maintain and monitor standards and performance in line with benchmarks.
• Continual monitoring of the quality and standards of cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance of all areas of the gyms within the area.
• Line management / performance management / professional development of the General Managers (and other staff as appropriate) to include inspirational leadership and coaching, mentoring and performance reviews and the identification of underperformance and the necessary interventions.
• Selection, appraisal and discipline of staff, in collaboration with General Managers (and senior management where appropriate).
• Management of the necessary H&S aspects and fulfilment of policies and procedures.
• Management of financial controls combined with collaboration with General Managers to achieve maximum operational profitability of their gym.
• Regular reporting to Head of Operations / Regional Business Manager re: sales / operational performance, issues and improvements including the delivery of detailed multi-level reports.
• Identification of opportunities for growth, development, cost saving initiatives and positive change.
• Strong management and consideration of energy / environmental issues and waste management.
• Analysis and presentation of key data to support new ideas / initiatives / proposed developments.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed

• Management experience WITHIN Gyms/ Leisure industry
• Exceptional leadership qualities and experience of managing a large and diverse team.
• Evidence of strong drive to achieve results through others
• Strong communication skills in a variety of media and audiences
• Strong Commercial awareness
• IT skills - Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to manage time, organise & prioritise workload
• Travel will be essential