General Manager (with Finance)

REED Specialist Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Belfast is looking for an experienced General Manager to oversee operations and financial management in the leisure and hospitality sector. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and financial expertise. This permanent role offers a salary of £40,000 and is office-based. Responsibilities also include staff management and promoting guest experiences.

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong financial literacy and budgeting expertise.
• Experience in operations and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across all departments.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets.
• Contribute to long-term planning and business development.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Financial literacy

Knowledge of operations

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

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.