Multi-site General Manager - Kent

Junior Adventures Group UK; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Workplace pension

Training & development

4 week induction

Staff discounts

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group UK is seeking a passionate General Manager to oversee multiple Kent sites (Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Ashford) with essential car access for travel. You will lead a dynamic team, drive profitability and attendance, and develop partnerships with schools and parents while delivering engaging, safe activities aligned with our Whole of Child philosophy.

This role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, and a proactive, customer‑focused approach, with a structured induction

Qualifications

• You’re a naturally leader, with a people first approach.
• You’re commercially savvy and understand the importance of costs and revenue
• You have bags of initiative & a can-do attitude
• You have a track record of engaging high performing teams to achieve the extraordinary
• You think outside of the box and are always looking for better ways to do things.
• You’re as cool as a cucumber in a high pressure, fast paced environment.
• You’re a big kid at heart.
• You are driven. You’re perceptive, you ask questions and you strive to understand.
• You enjoy solving problems. You don’t get flustered easily. You’re comfortable managing your time and can be counted on to skilfully handle feedback and complaints.
• You are people-focused. You’re warm, honest and genuine.
• You get a kick out of creating unexpected experiences which make people go wow!
• You speak eloquently. You can explain just about anything to anyone and you’re comfortable communicating at all levels. You’re authentic when you express yourself. People trust you.
• You have a can-do approach. You think on your feet. Switching up tasks and juggling multiple priorities comes naturally to you.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for multi-site General Manager duties across Kent and travel to Sevenoaks, Maidstone and Ashford.
• Drive club and cluster profit, revenue, and attendance while maintaining high service standards.
• Lead and retain engaged teams, coach staff, and mentor through training initiatives.
• Control costs including salaries, roster hours and other club expenses.
• Develop relationships with schools, parents and local partners to grow the portfolio.
• Deliver high-quality experiences consistent with the Whole of Child programming philosophy.

Skills

Natural leader

Commercially savvy

Initiative

Team leadership

Problem solving

People-focused

Communication skills

Job description

Company Description

Multi-site General Manager

Kent (Sevenoaks/Maidstone/Ashford)

Must be a car driver (own transport essential) Extensive travel in the Kent area is required

Salary: £33,000K

This adventure is all about building brighter futures together. As an essential team member, you'll craft meaningful experiences developing our team and the children we care for, ensuring they enjoy fun, engaging activities in a secure and inclusive setting.

As a General Manager, you'll set high standards for excellence, whilst delivering top-quality experiences through careful planning. You will empower your team to be the best versions of themselves and they will reflect our values.

Each setting will welcome new adventurers, providing immersive training experiences, upskill and educate our people through coaching & mentoring, whilst driving a culture of excellence.

You’ll embody entrepreneurial skills to meet KPIs, build relationships with schools, parents, and team members, and boost profit, all while maintaining unwavering quality. Whether it's school wrap-around care or a leisure centre camp, you'll lead diverse activities based on our 'Whole of Child' programming philosophy.

As you grow in this role, you will pick up more schools & Leisure Centres to grow your portfolio in a cluster of high performing programs, highly engaged teams and unbreakable school relationships.

Qualifications

For your new adventure

• You’re a naturally leader, with a people first approach.
• You’re commercially savvy and understand the importance of costs and revenue
• You have bags of initiative & a can-do attitude
• You have a track record of engaging high performing teams to achieve the extraordinary
• You think outside of the box and are always looking for better ways to do things.
• You’re as cool as a cucumber in a high pressure, fast paced environment.
• You’re a big kid at heart.
• You are driven. You’re perceptive, you ask questions and you strive to understand.
• You enjoy solving problems. You don’t get flustered easily. You’re comfortable managing your time and can be counted on to skilfully handle feedback and complaints.
• You are people-focused. You’re warm, honest and genuine.
• You get a kick out of creating unexpected experiences which make people go wow!
• You speak eloquently. You can explain just about anything to anyone and you’re comfortable communicating at all levels. You’re authentic when you express yourself. People trust you.
• You have a can-do approach. You think on your feet. Switching up tasks and juggling multiple priorities comes naturally to you.

Mission Accomplished…

• Club & Cluster profit and revenue
• Club & Cluster Staff retention and engagement
• Unplanned & planned absence
• Cost control of salaries, rostered hours & club costs
• Club & Cluster attendance
• Customer Lifetime Value

What Success Looks Like

• Be Considerate – Show you care for others and the world around us
• Be Passionate – Love what you do and inspire others
• Be Trustworthy – You are role models with great responsibility
• Leave a positive legacy - Create brighter futures for all

What We Offer You

• The chance to build brighter futures for children.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assist Programs through Health Assured.
• Discounted wrap around school care and holiday club (if you have little ones).
• A little bit of security for your future with a workplace pension scheme.
• A place where you can let your personality shine.
• Rewards for recommending your family and friends to come and join the family.
• Special deals with our retail and service partners.
• Paid training and regular personal and professional development.
• A structured 4 week induction to set you up for success.
• Fun. It’s what big kids do. We like to be 100% human rather than corporate.

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