Venue Manager

TipTopJob; Skipton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Bradford is seeking a General Manager to lead a new state-of-the-art sports and leisure venue. You will drive day-to-day operations, build a high-performing team, and deliver outstanding customer experiences across memberships, events, coaching, retail, and F&B partnerships.

You will manage budgets and KPIs while fostering strong community ties with schools and corporate groups to grow participation and loyalty, contributing to ongoing brand growth.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in leisure, hospitality or sports management.
• Track record of revenue growth and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.
• Passion for sports and active lifestyles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a new state-of-the-art venue.
• Lead a site team to deliver exceptional service and a high-performance culture.
• Drive commercial success through memberships, events, coaching, retail, and F&B partnerships.
• Manage budgets, planning, and KPIs to meet or exceed targets.
• Build community links with schools, groups to grow participation.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand brand growth.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Customer experience

Sports/leisure background

Budgeting

Job description

General Manager : Sports and Leisure

Salary A GBP 32,000+

Location: Bradford

Are you an experienced General Manager with new openings experience. I have a great opportunity for you to play a key role in one of the UKs fastest:growing sports and lifestyle movements. I am looking to speak to experienced and driven General Manager to lead a fast:growing leisure brand with multiple sites. This is a hands:on leadership role, perfect for someone passionate about sport, customer experience, and building high:performing teams.

About The Role

• Take overall responsibility for the successful operation of the new state of the art venue, ensuring smooth day:to:day running and exceptional service standards.
• Lead, inspire, and manage a team across the site, creating a positive, motivated, and high:performance culture.
• Drive commercial success through membership growth, events, coaching, retail, and F and B partnerships.
• Oversee budgets, operational planning, and site performance : ensuring KPIs are consistently met or exceeded.
• Build strong community connections and engage members, schools, and corporate groups to grow participation and loyalty.
• Work closely with the leadership team to support continued brand growth and expansion.

About You

• A proven leader, ideally with previous General management experience in leisure, hospitality, or sports environments.
• Strong commercial mindset, with a track record of delivering revenue growth and operational excellence.
• Excellent communicator, able to inspire and lead teams while ensuring accountability and structure.
• Passionate about sports, racket sports, or active lifestyles, with the drive to build vibrant communities around each site.
• Organised, adaptable, and comfortable making decisions in a fast:paced, growing environment.