General Manager - Newark, Nottinghamshire

PARKWOOD LEISURE LIMITED; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure services provider in Newark on Trent is seeking an experienced manager to oversee contract operations at Rufford Country Park. The successful candidate will ensure that service standards are met, manage commercial performance, and have a background in visitor attraction management or leisure sectors. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including generous annual leave, free gym membership, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

Employee health cash plan

Employee discount portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension Scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression

Training and development

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing busy visitor attractions.
• Experience in the leisure sector or local authority contract management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the effectiveness of the leisure contract.
• Ensure service meets client requirements.
• Drive commercial performance while considering conservation.

Skills

Management skills

Service standards adherence

Contract management awareness

Visitor attraction management

Education

Recognised management qualification (Degree level preferred)

Job description

This is an outstanding career opportunity with a market leader committed to providing a diverse and meaningful range of leisure and culture related activities for the local communities in which we serve. Reporting to the Assistant Regional Director, the successful candidate will be required to take full responsibility for the effective management of this challenging contract ensuring the highest service standards possible. The post holder will ensure that the service provided meets the requirements of the client as defined within the service specification as well as consistently driving the commercial performance of the site whilst being sensitive to the conservation aspects of the park.

The successful candidate is expected to have a recognised management qualification (Preferably at Degree level) as well as having a track record of managing busy visitor attractions or a strong leisure sector background. Experience or awareness of Local Authority contract management is desirable.

Rufford Country Park is a beautiful country park in Nottinghamshire steeped in history, we are seeking an innovative, committed individual with boundless energy to take this `Jewel in the Crown' in Nottinghamshire to the next level in terms of a visitor attraction and build upon the successes already implemented since Parkwood Leisure took over the contract in 2017. Parkwood Leisure was established over 20 years ago and is now one of the UK's leading operators of publicly owned leisure facilities. Working with Legacy and Lex Leisure, we're a company that's proud to deliver a first‑class service to each of the facilities we manage and is committed to working with local communities to make a difference and provide a healthier and happier lifestyle to the communities we serve.

Please note in the event of a large volume of applicants we reserve the right to end the closing date earlier than stated. Interviews will take place prior to the closing date so we recommend applicants apply early.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Employee discount portal – discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development

Parkwood Leisure is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.