At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coach a team to enhance community health and drive commercial performance.
- Company: A leading leisure trust with a strong focus on community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and free gym membership.
- Other info: Dynamic role with ongoing training and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in multi-site leisure management and strong commercial awareness.
The predicted salary is between 40582 - 49600 £ per year.
A leading leisure trust operates eight sports, fitness and leisure facilities across Herefordshire, including six wet and dry centres that together generate a combined turnover of roughly £7.75m per annum. With 68 years remaining on its lease, the trust offers strong security for long-term strategic decisions. The Partnership/Contract Manager will lead this leisure management contract, delivering commercial performance, operational excellence and community health outcomes.
Responsibilities
- This senior leadership role is responsible for commercial performance, operational excellence and the delivery of community health outcomes.
- You will lead and coach a team of General Managers, closely supported by Central Teams, to drive commercial income across all sites and work with community partners to align health and wellbeing within the county.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of leadership experience in multi-site sports/fitness/leisure management, such as Contract Manager, Partnership Manager, Area Manager, Cluster General Manager or Senior General Manager.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to plan effectively and deliver against financial targets.
- A solid understanding of the sports and leisure sector and its role in supporting community health and wellbeing.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
- Analytical, operational and strategic planning skills, combined with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
- A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites.
- Living within commuting distance of Herefordshire or willingness to relocate promptly.
Benefits
- Circa £54k salary + hybrid working
- 30+ days annual leave plus public holidays
- Matched pension (6/6) and life insurance
- Free gym membership & family discounts
- Health cash plan & employee assistance programme
- Ongoing training and development
For more information, please click apply with your CV and a brief covering letter detailing what you could bring to this role, and we will be in touch promptly if you have the right level of experience.
Multi-site Contract Manager- Leisure Management in England employer: Leisure People Recruitment
As a General Manager at our well-established golf course in Solihull, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive benefits including 33 days of annual leave, free golf and leisure memberships, and access to salary sacrifice schemes, we foster a culture of collaboration and excellence. Join us to lead a passionate team and make a meaningful impact on our community while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant leisure setting.
Contact Details:
Leisure People Recruitment Recruitment Team
