At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire the team at Wincanton Leisure Centre to create amazing experiences.
- Company: Join Freedom Leisure, a leading charitable leisure trust focused on community well-being.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts, incremental holidays, and fully funded training for career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a welcoming team that values diversity and supports personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in leisure facilities with strong financial and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 33000 £ per year.
Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good! At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools - but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference. As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good.
We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile - every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported and inspired. If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good. We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued and supported to thrive - because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.
We are looking for a General Manager to look after our Wincanton Leisure Centre in South Somerset. We are looking for a Manager with proven entrepreneurial ability, financial acumen, who has a passion for high standards and can demonstrate a history of taking ownership and delivering results. You will have excellent commercial awareness which you can translate into the successful running of popular Leisure Centres. The ability to drive sales/income and manage expenditure are key qualities for this role. Other key qualities would be the ability to lead, motivate and support the centre team and to work with internal and external customers/stakeholders/local community.
Your responsibilities will be varied and include:
- To develop and grow the membership, activity and attendance at the site
- To manage and be responsible for the centre’s income and expenditure
- To be the lead contact at site and report to the Area Manager
- To ensure that Freedom Leisure Policies, Procedures and Processes are fully adhered to
- To ensure the relevant site audits processes are managed
- To produce reports on various areas of the centre's operation and KPI’s
At least 3 years’ experience in leisure facilities is required, along with experience of identifying staff training and development requirements and identifying development opportunities. A passion for the industry demonstrated through continuous professional development is essential.
Benefits: We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
- My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits.
- Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
- Incremental holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
- Company pension
- Various insurance and saving schemes
- Financial advice
- Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings).
All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment supporting your local community to improve lives through leisure.
Closing date 19th June 2026
Salary up to £33,000 per annum
Equal Opportunities: Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
General Manager - Full Time - Wincanton Leisure Centre in Somerset employer: Freedom Leisure
At Freedom Leisure, we pride ourselves on being a leading charitable leisure trust that prioritises the well-being of our employees and the communities we serve. Our vibrant work culture fosters inclusivity and support, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to grow within their roles. With comprehensive benefits, including discounts, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to improving lives through leisure, working at Wincanton Leisure Centre offers a fulfilling and rewarding career path for those passionate about making a difference.
