Leisure Centre Manager

Aspire; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 38,160 - 46,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £42,400 per annum

Life Assurance (3 x salary)

Job summary

A national charity supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries is seeking a Leisure Centre Manager to oversee operations and development of an inclusive leisure facility. The role demands proven management experience, a strong track record of delivering profitable outcomes, and skills in business planning and leadership. Responsibilities include driving customer engagement, increasing participation, and maintaining high safety standards. The center offers a salary of up to £42,400 and benefits like life assurance.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience within the leisure industry or a comparable customer-focused environment.
• Strong track record of delivering commercial or profitable outcomes including income growth and cost control.
• Confidence in business planning, budgeting, and financial accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and commercial performance of the leisure centre.
• Develop and deliver a robust business plan with clear accountability for income generation.
• Identify opportunities to increase participation, grow memberships, and maximise utilisation.

Skills

Management experience within the leisure industry

Delivering commercial outcomes

Business planning

People leadership

Financial accountability

Data-driven marketing

Commitment to inclusion

Job description

Aspire is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Leisure Centre Manager to lead the operation and ongoing development of our inclusive, community-focused leisure facility.

Aspire is a national charity supporting people with spinal cord injuries to live full, independent lives. Our Leisure Centre plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, accessible leisure services — and is also a key contributor to Aspire’s financial sustainability through strong performance, income generation, and customer growth.

About the role

As Leisure Centre Manager, you will have full responsibility for the operational and commercial performance of the centre.

You will lead the development and delivery of a robust business plan, with clear accountability for income generation, budget management, and profitable outcomes, alongside the highest standards of safety, inclusion, and customer experience.

Working closely with internal colleagues and external partners, you will actively identify opportunities to increase participation, grow memberships, maximise utilisation, and develop new income streams, ensuring the centre continues to evolve as both a community asset and a financially sustainable operation.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, requiring a balance of commercial insight, people leadership, and operational excellence.

About you

You will bring:

• Proven management experience within the leisure industry or a comparable customer‑focused environment
• A strong track record of delivering commercial or profitable outcomes, including income growth, cost control, or improved financial performance
• Confidence in business planning, budgeting, and financial accountability
• The ability to use insight, data, and local opportunity to drive marketing activity, customer engagement, and revenue growth
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a people‑centred and performance‑focused approach
• A proactive mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and accessible leisure services

Salary & benefits

• Salary up to £42,400 per annum (depending on experience)
• Life Assurance (3 x salary)

Location:

Aspire Leisure Centre

Hours:

35 hours per week (including some shift work)

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification.

The role is available from March 2026. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications.

For more information about Aspire, visit our website.