At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily operations of a charity-run leisure centre and ensure exceptional customer experience.
- Company: Join a dynamic charity-focused leisure centre in Northwest London.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days holiday, free gym membership, and an employer pension contribution.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and vibrant environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while driving financial performance and sustainable growth.
- Qualifications: 2+ years management experience in leisure, strong financial awareness, and IT skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
4Leisure Recruitment are proud to be recruiting for an experienced and motivated Leisure Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a charity-run leisure centre in Northwest London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong leisure professional with great commercial understanding to take ownership of a high-profile facility, ensuring exceptional operational standards, outstanding customer experience, and alignment with the centre's wider charitable mission, while also driving financial performance and sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day management of the leisure centre, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
- Develop and implement annual business and marketing plans with clear financial and performance targets.
- Oversee budgets, income reporting, KPI tracking, and monthly management accounts.
- Manage, develop, and support a multidisciplinary team including Duty Managers and operational staff.
We are looking for a confident and proactive leader with strong experience within the leisure industry, along with a solid commercial understanding and the ability to drive financial performance and growth.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years' management experience in the leisure industry.
- Experience in staff recruitment, development, and performance management.
- Good financial awareness with experience managing budgets and reporting.
- Confident IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Pool Plant Operator or RLSS qualification.
- Health & Safety or NEBOSH certification.
- Experience with booking systems and website updates.
Benefits:
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing annually up to 30 days.
- ~8% employer pension contribution.
- ~ Free gym membership.
- ~ Life Assurance.
Leisure Centre Manager employer: 4Leisure Recruitment
Join a dynamic and supportive team at our charity-run leisure centre in Northwest London, where your leadership will directly contribute to enhancing community well-being. We offer a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee development, with opportunities for growth and progression, alongside competitive benefits such as generous holiday allowances, an employer pension contribution, and free gym membership. Be part of a mission-driven organisation that values exceptional service and operational excellence, making it an ideal place for passionate leisure professionals.
