Community Leisure Hub General Manager – Impact & Growth

Freedom Leisure; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Staff membership discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Incremental annual leave

Staff shop discounts

Training and development support

Insurance and savings schemes

Job summary

Freedom Leisure in Gloucester is seeking a General Manager for Blackbridge Community and Sports Hub in Podsmead. You will oversee business and sales, set budgets, and lead a dedicated centre team to deliver high standards in a welcoming environment.

The role requires entrepreneurial flair, financial acumen, and the ability to drive income while managing costs. You’ll engage with the local community and partners to ensure services meet community needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead the Hub and engage the local community.
• Strong priority management and ability to deliver results under pressure.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with financial acumen and drive to grow income.
• Experience in leisure or cultural services is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Business & Sales Management — drive sales, manage budgets and monitor performance across the Hub.
• Operational Management — lead the team to maintain high operational standards and safe, welcoming environments.
• People Management — recruit, develop and support staff to deliver high-quality leisure offerings.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Sales management

Budgeting

Job description

Freedom Leisure in Gloucester is seeking a General Manager for Blackbridge Community and Sports Hub in Podsmead. You will oversee business and sales, set budgets, and lead a dedicated centre team to deliver high standards in a welcoming environment.

The role requires entrepreneurial flair, financial acumen, and the ability to drive income while managing costs. You’ll engage with the local community and partners to ensure services meet community needs.