Member Relations Manager

The Lensbury; Teddington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Use of leisure facilities

EAP 24/7 helpline

Hospitality Rewards portal

Staff events and awards

Free meals on duty

Cycle to work

Free parking

Refer a Friend program

28 days paid leave

Job summary

The Lensbury in Teddington is seeking a Member Relations Manager to lead the Members' Reception and ensure a warm, professional welcome for all visitors. You will support day-to-day operations, develop the Reception team, and manage member feedback and disputes in line with club policies.

Working closely with departments across Fitness, Spa, Hotel, F&B and Membership, you will oversee payments, till reconciliation and rotas, while coaching staff to deliver consistently high service and

Qualifications

• Experience leading a front-of-house or reception team in premium leisure or private member clubs.
• Strong customer service ethos and professional presentation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Reception team to deliver exceptional service.
• Maintain records of member interactions and bookings in the club software.
• Liaise with Fitness, Spa, Hotel, F&B, Racquets, Watersports and Membership for a joined-up experience.
• Ensure payment handling, till reconciliation and reporting procedures are followed.
• Oversee shift planning, rotas and breaks to maintain staffing levels.
• Train, coach and mentor team members to deliver excellent customer service.
• Own member feedback, complaints and disputes and resolve issues professionally.
• Support satisfaction initiatives and improvements based on feedback.

Skills

Front-of-house management

Reception team leadership

Customer service

IT literacy Club software

Flexible scheduling

Tools

Club management software

Job description

About us

Part of Iconic Hotels and Resorts, The Lensbury is located on the Banks of the River Thames at Teddington and is home to an exclusive leisure club, a 156 bedroom hotel, meeting and events space, restaurant and bar, Spa and 25 acres of gardens and grounds.

The Role

The Member Relations Manager will report directly to the Leisure Operations Manager and have line responsibility for all Members' Reception and Lockside Reception team members.

As the face of the Club, you will ensure all members and visitors receive a warm, professional welcome and enjoy seamless service throughout their visit. You will support the Leisure Operations Manager in day-to-day operations, play a key role in training and developing the Reception team to uphold our high service standards, and oversee the effective management of member feedback, complaints, and disputes to maintain high levels of member satisfaction.

• Supervise and support the Reception team to deliver an exceptional, efficient, and friendly service at all times.
• Maintain accurate records of member interactions, bookings, and system entries using our club management software.
• Liaise closely with other departments (including Fitness, Spa, Hotel, F&B, Racquets, Watersports, and Membership) to ensure a joined-up experience.
• Ensure payment handling, till reconciliation, and reporting procedures are correctly followed.
• Oversee shift planning, team rotas, and breaks to maintain optimum staffing levels.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members to deliver consistently excellent customer service.
• Take ownership of member feedback, complaints, disputes, and member strike-related concerns, acting as a key point of contact to resolve issues professionally, fairly, and in accordance with Club policies. Work collaboratively with relevant departments to achieve positive outcomes, maintain detailed records, identify trends, and elevate complex or high-risk matters to senior management where appropriate.
• Support the Leisure Operations Manager in driving member satisfaction initiatives and implementing improvements based on member feedback and operational insights.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Previous experience managing a front-of-house or Reception team in a premium leisure, hospitality, or private members club
• A passion for customer service
• Confident leadership and team development skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional appearance and conduct at all times
• High attention to detail and organisational ability
• Strong IT literacy and experience with reception or membership systems.
• Flexible availability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, early mornings, and evenings and to support Club events

Desirable:

• First Aid at Work certificate
• A personal interest in health, fitness, or wellness.

Benefits

• Team member discounts at The Lensbury and across the L+R portfolio
• Use of some leisure facilities, including gym & swimming pool
• EAP with 24/7 helpline for you and your family
• Benefits portal with Hospitality Rewards, offering discounts across many major brands
• Staff Awards and Social events throughout the year
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Refer a Friend programme
• Paid annual leave of 28 days, including public holidays