General Manager

Runway East; Brighton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A flexible workspace provider is seeking a General Manager for their Brighton location. You'll oversee operations and sales, maintain occupancy, and lead a dynamic team. Responsibilities include ensuring high standards, fostering community, and executing strategic sales activities. Ideal candidates are confident leaders with exceptional relationship-building skills. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

Salary £38,000 to £48,000

31 days off including bank holidays

Private health & dental

Gym discounts

Personal growth budget

Charitable activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering exceptional service and training teams.
• Confidence in leading and motivating teams.
• Ability to maintain high standards under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and sales for the Brighton region.
• Build an exceptional member experience with events and community engagement.
• Ensure standards for maintenance and cleanliness.
• Maintain occupancy through effective sales and retention.
• Motivate and train your team to create a service-first culture.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Detail-oriented

Resilience

Service-minded

Commercial acumen

Job description

Who We Are

Since 2014, Runway East has been on a mission to destroy boring offices. Across London, Bristol, Birmingham, Bath, and Brighton, we create flexible workspaces packed with perks like Cake Wednesdays and Friday drinks trolleys. As a proud B Corp, we’re committed to making a positive impact on people and the planet, supported by a passionate and friendly team.

The Role: General Manager Brighton

As General Manager for Brighton, you will oversee the operations and sales for the region, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. You’ll be responsible for maintaining occupancy – building an exceptional community for existing members, while signing up new ones – plus solving facilities issues and motivating a small team. We are looking for a confident and engaging relationship builder who is comfortable leading from the front, spinning lots of plates and setting high standards.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Build an exceptional member experience, including delivering an extensive events calendar and building an engaged and vibrant community
• Ensure impeccable standards across your site – managing operational requirements such as maintenance and cleaning
• Troubleshoot facilities issues and ensure sites are compliant and within budget
• Maintain Occupancy through your sales pipeline, touring prospective members, holding retention conversations with existing members and cultivating relationships both within Runway East and the surrounding ecosystem
• Build relationships with your team, motivate them, train them, set expectations and create a service‑first culture
• Improve our processes and question systems to make them as efficient as possible

Who You Are

• Leader: Confident in guiding and motivating your team to success
• Charismatic: Positive and personable, with a natural ability to build strong relationships
• Detail‑Oriented: Notices the small things and takes action to maintain high standards
• Resilient: Calm under pressure, proactive, and solutions‑focused
• Service‑Minded: Thrives on helping others and delivering great experiences
• Hardworking: Leads by example and gets stuck in when needed
• Commercial: Confident in selling and negotiating, with a sharp eye for improving operations using data, goals, and clear thinking
• Experienced: Proven in delivering exceptional service and training teams to do the same

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Salary: £38,000 to £48,000, depending on experience
• Time Off: 31 days including bank holidays, plus an extra day for every year at Runway East. We also give you your birthday off, and extra time off over the Christmas break
• Wellbeing: Private health & dental, gym discounts, mental health support, and a Bike2Work scheme
• Growth: £150 personal growth budget, learning resources, and regular lunch & learns
• Community: Two workdays per year for charitable activities, team outings, and epic annual trips (Barcelona, Rhodes, Vilnius, and more!)

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

We celebrate diversity and believe it strengthens our community. We welcome people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. What matters most to us is your spirit and passion. If you need specific access support, let us know—we’re here to help.