We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes people create community. At Places Leisure we change lives by creating active places and healthy people so communities thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.
More about your role
Reporting to the Area Manager you will take responsibility for ensuring your team delivers exceptional service, well presented and clean facilities at all times. You will identify strategic initiatives that provide real commercial value and make a positive impact to the bottom line. You will also ensure that key metrics are achieved and that our key stakeholder is engaged and happy at all times.
You will be responsible for ensuring that your local community engages in a range of sports and activities by ensuring your centre offers facilities that meet their needs, in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
More about you
You will be a strong leader with a commercial brain, evidence at interview where you have taken decisions that have improved the bottom line. You will be a skilled manager/coach and be able to motivate and develop your direct reports and wider team. Our business is fast moving and ever changing and you will possess the capability to lead a team through change whilst delivering amazing customer service.
Ideally you will possess a background in leisure, or we would welcome applications from candidates from a hospitality background. More importantly to us is your ability to lead a fast moving business and maximise commercial value whilst delighting our customers.
Benefits
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
- Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
- An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
- Access to our Company Pension scheme
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
- Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
General Manager in South Harting employer: Leisure (Operations)
At Places for People, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Preston that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, we provide competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful financial insights within our diverse and ambitious organisation.
