General Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a General Manager for a multi-sport leisure centre in Southwest London. You will oversee day-to-day operations, drive commercial performance, and lead a diverse team to deliver excellent service and community engagement.

The role requires hands-on management experience in a multi-revenue environment, strong commercial sense, and a people-centric leadership style to foster a welcoming and active community.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ hands-on management experience in a multi-revenue stream environment.
• Commercial mindset focused on improving bottom line.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities for direct reports and wider team.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-moving business with passion for customer service.
• Leisure background ideal; hospitality with strong commercial skills acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of a multi-sport centre, ensuring high standards of service, presentation and cleanliness.
• Drive commercial performance across multiple revenue streams, delivering targets.
• Build, coach and motivate a team through change.
• Create welcoming, inclusive environment encouraging participation in sport and wellbeing.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and the local community to attract and retain customers.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Commercial acumen

Customer service

Team coaching

Job description

General Manager – Multi‑Sport Leisure Centre

Location Southwest London

Salary £45,000 - £50,000+

I am working with a Leisure venue with multiple sports and wellness facilities, who are looking for an experienced General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations and drive commercials. This is a chance to lead a site that is the heartbeat of the local community.

The role

• Lead the day-to-day running of a multi-sport centre, ensuring consistently high standards of service, presentation and cleanliness
• Drive commercial performance across multiple revenue streams, delivering key operational and financial targets
• Build, coach and motivate a team, leading them confidently through change
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment that encourages participation in sport, physical activity and wellbeing
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and the local community, shaping an offer that attracts and retains customers

About you

• Minimum 2-3 years’ hands-on management experience in a multi-revenue stream environment (e.g. leisure, fitness, sports or Hospitality)
• Commercial mindset, able to drive decisions that improve the bottom line.
• A strong leader and coach who develops direct reports and the wider team.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-moving business, with a real passion for customer service.
• A leisure background is ideal, though candidates from hospitality with strong commercial and people leadership are welcome