General Manager - Full Time - Marina Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Manager to lead a vibrant leisure centre. This role involves overseeing operations, driving sales, and fostering community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong entrepreneurial skills and a passion for leisure services, ensuring high standards and motivating a dedicated team. With a commitment to supporting local communities, this position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying a range of benefits, including a staff benefit scheme and fully funded training. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to take on new challenges, this role is for you.

Benefits

Staff benefit scheme with discounts

Discounted staff membership

Incremental holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension and savings schemes

Financial advice and tax-efficient schemes

Fully funded training and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in managing leisure facilities and driving sales.
• Strong ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the centre’s performance and develop business plans.
• Ensure high standards and safety in operations.
• Recruit and develop staff for outstanding leisure services.

Skills

Entrepreneurial Skills

Financial Acumen

Leadership Skills

Commercial Awareness

Sales Management

Education

Minimum 3 years’ experience in leisure facilities

Job description

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join our team at Freedom Leisure, one of the fastest growing and successful leisure and cultural trusts in the UK.

The Marina Centre offers a wide range of activities for residents and visitors, including a leisure pool with two slides, a splash zone, clip and climb, a fitness suite, exercise studios, and a sports hall. The centre also features a café overlooking the beach, serving as a community focal point.

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust committed to supporting local communities and hard-to-reach groups, encouraging them to become more active through various programs such as swimming lessons and walking football.

We seek a General Manager with entrepreneurial skills, financial acumen, and a passion for high standards, who can demonstrate ownership and results delivery. Excellent commercial awareness, the ability to drive sales and manage expenditure, and strong leadership skills are essential. The candidate should be capable of motivating the team and engaging with customers, stakeholders, and the local community.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Business & Sales Management: Overseeing the centre’s performance, developing business plans, and achieving KPIs.
2. Operational Management: Ensuring high standards, safety, and welcoming environments.
3. People Management: Recruiting, leading, and developing staff to deliver outstanding leisure services and community engagement.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to juggle multiple priorities, work under pressure, and foster a team-oriented environment. Passion for leisure and cultural services is vital.

If you’re interested in making a positive impact and meet these criteria, we want to hear from you. Please apply promptly, as the post may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (rota basis)

Requirements:

• Develop and grow membership, activities, and attendance
• Manage income and expenditure
• Act as the site’s lead contact, reporting to the Area Manager
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and processes
• Manage site audits and produce operational reports and KPIs
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in leisure facilities
• Experience in staff training, development, and continuous professional development

Benefits:

• Staff benefit scheme with discounts on various services
• Discounted staff membership (including family)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling)
• Company pension and savings schemes
• Financial advice and tax-efficient schemes
• Fully funded training and career progression

Closing date: 27th May 2025

Salary: Up to £35,179 per annum