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26.04.2025

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Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?

If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing, and would like a job that will make a real difference to local people’s lives, then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with a strong purpose and commitment to supporting our local communities and hard-to-reach groups, encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From swimming lessons to walking football and everything in-between, we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.

We are looking for a General Manager to oversee our Summerfields Leisure Centre in Hastings.

We seek a manager with proven entrepreneurial ability, financial acumen, a passion for high standards, and a history of ownership and results delivery. Excellent commercial awareness, the ability to drive sales/income, and manage expenditure are key qualities. The ability to lead, motivate, and support the centre team and to work with internal and external customers/stakeholders/community is essential.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Business & Sales Management: Accountability for the centre's business, budget, and performance. Developing business plans and leading colleagues to meet performance targets.
2. Operational Management: Ensuring operational standards, record-keeping, and safety are maintained, providing a welcoming environment.
3. People Management: Recruiting and managing staff, delivering high standards, engaging the community, and supporting staff development.

You should have the skills and experience to lead the centre and engage the community, manage multiple priorities, motivate colleagues, and work under pressure.

If you are passionate about leisure and community wellbeing and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Please note: Due to high application volumes, the position may close early. Apply promptly if interested.

Hours: 37 hours per week, including weekends

• Develop and grow membership, activity, and attendance
• Manage income and expenditure
• Lead as the site’s main contact and report to the Area Manager
• Adhere to Freedom Leisure policies and procedures
• Manage site audits
• Produce operational reports and KPIs
• At least 3 years’ experience in leisure facilities
• Experience in staff training and development
• Demonstrated passion for the industry through continuous professional development

Benefits include:

• Staff discount scheme
• Discounted staff membership (including family)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension
• Savings and insurance schemes
• Cycle-to-work and car leasing schemes
• Fully funded training and career progression opportunities