Operations Director - Growing Leisure Brand Senior & Regional Management · London

Love Recruitment Limited; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic leisure brand in London seeks an Operations Director for a fixed-term role of 3-6 months, with potential for permanent placement. This hands-on position involves leading operational excellence and fostering vibrant community experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in senior operations, strong leadership skills, and a passion for community-driven initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Potential for Permanent Role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operations role, ideally in hospitality or community-driven business.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise operational processes across sites and teams.
• Lead compliance, staffing, scheduling, and financial reporting.
• Manage relationships with vendors and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Operational Compliance

Financial Literacy

Job description

Operations Director - Growing Leisure Brand

c£80k if full time perm

Fixed-Term, 3–6 Months – Potential for Permanent Role
London -Immediate Start

We’re looking for an experienced Operations Director to join a dynamic and fast-growing sports and social business on a fixed-term basis (3–6 months), with the potential to transition into a full-time, permanent role. This is a hands-on, high-impact opportunity for someone passionate about operational excellence and building vibrant, inclusive communities.

About the Role
As Operations Director, you’ll lead the day-to-day running of the business, working across all functions including health & safety, HR, finance, facilities, and team leadership. You’ll be working closely with the founding team and supporting a small, passionate group of individuals focused on delivering high-quality community experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and optimise all operational processes, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning across sites and teams

Lead and support business areas including compliance, safety, staffing, scheduling, financial reporting, and general HR

Collaborate with team leads to solve operational challenges, streamline workflows, and maintain a high standard of delivery

Manage relationships with vendors, partners, and contractors

Support ongoing expansion and development planning

Contribute to a strong and positive workplace culture rooted in community, inclusivity, and accountability

Who We’re Looking For

Proven experience in a senior operations role, ideally across diverse functions within hospitality, sport, events, or a community-driven business

Ability to think strategically and execute tactically, rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck into all levels of the business

Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to guide a small, high-performing team

Strong knowledge of operational compliance, risk, and people management

Financial literacy and experience overseeing budgets and cost controls

A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments

Requirements

Must be based in or near London (4 days on-site / 1 day WFH)

Available to start immediately

Right to work in the UK

What’s On Offer

A fixed-term contract for 3–6 months with competitive compensation

The potential for a permanent full-time role

A rare chance to shape the growth of a purpose-driven business rooted in sport, wellbeing, and community

Your recruiter for this role is Helen Horton, Account Director at Love Recruitment and can be contacted simply by applying for the role below. Helen and Love Recruitment specialise in recruitment for the whole fitness and leisure sector and work on a number of jobs in the leisure industry. If keen to be considered please ‘Apply Now’.