Leisure & Sports Contract Manager - Lead Growth & Change

Leisure People Recruitment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports and leisure management operator in Chichester is seeking a Contract Manager. This exciting opportunity involves leading a senior team, developing business strategies, and ensuring top-notch service at community centres. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of senior leadership experience in the leisure sector, managing diverse teams and significant budgets. You will support project management of CAPX projects while ensuring compliance and strong stakeholder relationships. A full clean driving license is required for travel around Chichester.

Qualifications

• At least 3-years senior leadership experience in fitness/wellness/sports/leisure management.
• Exposure to managing large, diverse management teams.
• History of delivering commercial results and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the senior leadership team.
• Develop a commercial strategy and business plan.
• Ensure operational compliance and meet customer expectations.
• Build relations with stakeholders to exceed business needs.
• Support project management of significant CAPX projects.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in fitness/wellness/sports/Leisure Management

Managing significant multi-line revenue budgets

Delivering outstanding commercial results

Understanding community objectives for Trust/Charitable Social Enterprise

Managing CAPX projects

Driving positive change in a team

Full clean driving license

Job description

A leading sports and leisure management operator in Chichester is seeking a Contract Manager. This exciting opportunity involves leading a senior team, developing business strategies, and ensuring top-notch service at community centres. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of senior leadership experience in the leisure sector, managing diverse teams and significant budgets. You will support project management of CAPX projects while ensuring compliance and strong stakeholder relationships. A full clean driving license is required for travel around Chichester.