Area Manager- Sports Leisure Fitness

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Area Manager to oversee multiple sports and leisure facilities in South Somerset. This dynamic role involves leading a high-performing team, developing commercial strategies, and ensuring operational excellence across the facilities. With a focus on community health and well-being, this position offers a competitive salary, a generous car allowance, and numerous benefits including private healthcare and staff discounts. If you're passionate about fitness and have a proven track record in leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

£4000 annual car allowance

Mileage paid

Up to 10% annual bonus

24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Contributory pension

Free private healthcare

Free membership and use of facilities

Staff discounts in retail and restaurants

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior leadership roles managing multifaceted facilities.
• Experience with multi-million-pound budgets and commercial results.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and develop leadership teams to drive service excellence.
• Develop commercial strategies to enhance sales across services.
• Ensure compliance and smooth operation of facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Strategy Development

Team Development

Financial Accountability

Stakeholder Management

Education

Experience in Fitness/Sports/Leisure Management

Senior Leadership Experience

Job description

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Area Manager - Sports Leisure Fitness, Somerset

Client:

Leisure People Recruitment

Location:

Somerset, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for an Area Manager in South Somerset to oversee four incredible multifaceted sports, fitness and leisure centres for one of the U.K.'s most progressive and entrepreneurial leisure management operators. Up to £55,000 + £4K car allowance, contributory pension, healthcare + more.

With the company continuing to grow, there will be the opportunity to expand the area and progress with the business if the person performs well in post.

Key responsibilities:

1. Recruit, coach, support and develop your leadership team, inspiring a culture of service excellence and drive for results.
2. Develop and deliver a commercial strategy to drive sales across all their products and services including gym membership, swimming lessons, sports programming, kids' activities, retail and food and beverage.
3. Ensure the right products are delivered at the right times to maximise participation and aid retention.
4. Full financial accountability; profit and loss, income, expenditure, debtors; helping set the budgets and business plan.
5. Oversee the smooth operation of the facilities ensuring they are clean, safe and compliant with regulations.
6. Build strong relations with internal and external stakeholders ensuring you meet and exceed the needs of the community you serve.

Benefits:

• £4000 annual car allowance
• Mileage paid away from your designated home centre.
• Up to 10% annual bonus.
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day a year up to 29 days.
• Contributory pension.
• Free private healthcare.
• Free membership and use of the facilities.
• Great staff discounts in retail, restaurants, going out and more.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. At least 5 years' senior leadership experience within the fitness/sports/leisure/retail/hospitality management market managing high volume multifaceted facilities with multi-million-pound budgets.
2. Multi-site experience possibly as Contract Manager, Regional Manager, Area Manager, District Manager, Cluster General Manager or Senior General Manager.
3. Track record in growing, developing and inspiring high performing teams.
4. A history of delivering outstanding commercial results and exemplary customer experience.
5. Experience in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
6. An understanding of the importance of fulfilling community health and wellbeing objectives.
7. Living within commuting distance of South Somerset or willing to relocate.

For more information, please click apply and we will be in touch promptly if you have the right level of experience.