Multi-site Contract Manager- Leisure Management

Leisure People Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 48,600 - 59,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30+ days annual leave

Matched pension (6/6)

Free gym membership

Health cash plan

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

A leading leisure trust in the UK is seeking a Partnership/Contract Manager to lead leisure management across multiple facilities. The role involves driving commercial performance, operational excellence, and community health outcomes, requiring significant experience in sports/fitness/leisure management. The position offers a salary of approximately £54k, hybrid working, and numerous benefits including annual leave, pension, and health plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in sports/fitness/leisure management.
• Ability to deliver against financial targets in a commercial environment.
• Understanding of the role of leisure in community health.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of General Managers across multiple sites.
• Drive commercial income and work with community partners.
• Ensure operational excellence and community health outcomes.

Skills

Leadership experience in multi-site management

Commercial awareness

Communication and stakeholder management skills

Analytical and strategic planning skills

Job description

Overview

A leading leisure trust operates eight sports, fitness and leisure facilities across Herefordshire, including six wet and dry centres that together generate a combined turnover of roughly £7.75m per annum. With 68 years remaining on its lease, the trust offers strong security for long-term strategic decisions. The Partnership/Contract Manager will lead this leisure management contract, delivering commercial performance, operational excellence and community health outcomes.

Responsibilities

This senior leadership role is responsible for commercial performance, operational excellence and the delivery of community health outcomes. You will lead and coach a team of General Managers, closely supported by Central Teams, to drive commercial income across all sites and work with community partners to align health and wellbeing within the county.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in multi‑site sports/fitness/leisure management, such as Contract Manager, Partnership Manager, Area Manager, Cluster General Manager or Senior General Manager.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to plan effectively and deliver against financial targets.
• A solid understanding of the sports and leisure sector and its role in supporting community health and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
• Analytical, operational and strategic planning skills, combined with a proactive and solutions‑focused mindset.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites.
• Living within commuting distance of Herefordshire or willingness to relocate promptly.

Benefits

• Circa £54k salary + hybrid working
• 30+ days annual leave plus public holidays
• Matched pension (6/6) and life insurance
• Free gym membership & family discounts
• Health cash plan & employee assistance programme
• Ongoing training and development

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

General Business and Business Development

Industries

Recreational Facilities and Wellness and Fitness Services

For more information, please click apply with your CV and a brief covering letter detailing what you could bring to this role, and we will be in touch promptly if you have the right level of experience.