General Manager With Finance

Reed; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced General Manager in Belfast for the leisure and hospitality sector. Responsibilities include operational oversight, financial management, and staff leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, financial literacy, and a background in operations. This is a permanent, office-based position offering a salary of £40,000 plus bonuses and additional perks.

Benefits

Bonus

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across all departments.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets, oversee revenue streams.
• Contribute to long-term planning and business development.
• Foster a welcoming, high-quality experience for members.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff across all departments.
• Maintain and improve facility conditions.
• Promote the business via website and social media.

Skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Financial literacy and budgeting expertise

Knowledge/experience of operations and hospitality

Strategic thinking and adaptability

Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities

Job description

General Manager (with Finance)

Leisure & Hospitality |£40,000 | Permanent | Office Based | Bonus | Central Belfast

Reed Specialist Recruitment is assisting in the appointment of an experienced General Manager (with Finance duties) for our leisure & hospitality client based in central Belfast, due to retirement.

The General Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations. This includes strategic planning, financial management, member satisfaction, staff leadership, and facility upkeep. They serve as the face of organisation, balancing member expectations with business realities.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Operational Oversight - Manage daily operations across all departments
• Financial Management - Develop and monitor annual budgets, oversee revenue streams, implement cost-control measures and procurement practices & prepare financial reports for the board
• Strategic Leadership - Contribute to long-term planning and business development
• Guest Experience - Foster a welcoming, high-quality experience for members and visitors
• Staff Management - Recruit, train, and supervise staff across all departments & promote a positive work culture and ensure HR compliance
• Facility Management - Liaise with the relevant colleagues to maintain and improve facility conditions
• Marketing & Community Relations - Promote the business via website, social media, and partnerships.

Skills & Qualities Required:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Financial literacy and budgeting expertise
• Knowledge/experience of operations and hospitality
• Strategic thinking and adaptability
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities

For more information and a full job description, apply here or contact Laurence Jago at Reed Belfast.