Center Manager

Love Recruitment Ltd; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

WillU World package and Company Pest?n

Holiday: 33 Days (including Bank HOLID

Professional Growth: Learning and devt

Staff Perks: Discounts and uniform

Job summary

Love Recruitment Ltd, on behalf of our client, is seeking a Centre Manager to lead one of our Stratford-upon-Avon sites. You will own operations, drive revenue, maximise court usage and deliver exceptional member experiences.

We value entrepreneurial, data-driven leaders with 2+ years in leisure/hospitality. Padel or Racquets exposure is a plus, with LTA level 1 or 2 favoured. Join a vibrant team with strong progression opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional leadership in leisure, hospitality, or fitness.
• Experience in Padel or Racquets; LTA level 1/2 is a plus.
• Strong commercial acumen with revenue-drive mindset.
• People-oriented leader capable of developing a diverse team.
• Entrepreneurial, accountable and growth-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations to maintain a premium, welcoming environment.
• Drive site P&L, sales, and profitability.
• Analyse court usage, schedule events to maximise occupancy.
• Manage member communications and local outreach.
• Lead a team of freelance coaches and support marketing efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Padel/Racquets exp

Commercial mindset

People skills

Entrepreneurial drive

Job description

Centre Manager in Stratford upon Avon - National Padel Brand

Our client is a rapidly growing Padel organisation dedicated to delivering world-class experiences. We are looking for an ambitious, self-motivated Centre Manager to take full ownership of one of our new sites.

This isn't just a centre management role; it’s an entrepreneurial opportunity to lead a vibrant sports community. You will be the face of the club, responsible for driving revenue, maximising court usage, and ensuring every player receives an outstanding experience.

On offer is a great package/OTE and benefits, learning and collaborative culture, and the very real opportunity to progress into multi-site management and beyond!

Key Responsibilities of this exciting role:

• Club Leadership: Manage daily operations to maintain a safe, premium, and welcoming environment for all members and visitors
• Commercial Performance: Take full responsibility for the site P&L, driving sales and overall profitability
• Utilisation & Scheduling: Analyse court usage data to design and implement innovative activity schedules, tournaments, and social events that maximise occupancy
• Community & Communication: Build a thriving social atmosphere. You will manage member communications and local outreach to grow the club’s footprint
• Team & Coaching Management: Lead a high-performing team of freelance coaches
• Marketing Support: Collaborate on social media content and localised marketing campaigns to drive site awareness and new player acquisition

About You:

• Experienced Leader: 2+ years of professional experience, with a proven track record in leisure, hospitality, fitness.
• Padel/ Racquets experience: an ideal candidate will have a background of coaching & playing Padel or Racquets sports, an LTA level 1 or 2 qual will be highly favoured as part of the selection process
• Commercial Mindset: You possess strong business acumen and the ability to turn data analysis into actionable growth strategies.
• Dynamic Personality: You are a "people person"—vibrant, warm, and capable of interacting with players of all ages and backgrounds
• Entrepreneurial Drive: You take total accountability for your results and are always questioning how the centre can improve

What's in it for you:

• Private Medical Insurance (Upon completion of probation)
• Comprehensive Benefits: WillU World package and Company Pension
• Holiday: 33 Days (including Bank Holidays)
• Professional Growth: Access to learning and development opportunities and team social events
• Staff Perks: Generous discounts and provided uniform