At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire teams at high-volume leisure centres while driving business growth.
- Company: Join a progressive leisure management operator known for quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits with exciting investment in facilities.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative period in leisure management and make a community impact.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in senior leadership within health and fitness, managing large budgets.
The predicted salary is between 40582 - 49600 £ per year.
- Contract Manager – Leisure Management - Surrey/Southwest London
- £60,000 + bonus+ benefits
We are looking for a Contract Manager in Surrey/Southwest London to oversee 3 diverse high-volume sports leisure and fitness centres generating more than £8.5M in revenue for one of the U.
K. s most progressive leisure management operators renowned for their quality and innovative service provision and investment in their people.
The business has already undergone £6.5M of investment to upgrade the facilities and will receive a further £1.7M in 2027 so this is a hugely exciting and challenging time to be joining the company.
Key responsibilities
- Take the lead as General Manager at the flagship centre turning over more than £6M.
- Lead, develop and inspire your General Managers and large HOD team, instilling a culture of service excellence and drive for results.
- Develop and deliver a commercial strategy and business plan to grow the business, with an emphasis on swimming lessons and gym membership.
- Ensure the centres are safe, operationally compliant and service levels are meeting your customers’ expectations.
- Work with your local authority client and other external stake holders to improve the health and wellbeing of the whole community with organised programmes and activities.
- Support with project managing CAPX projects to enhance the facilities.
The ideal candidate will have
- At least 3-years senior leadership experience as a General Manager, Cluster Manager, Area Manager or Contract Manager within the health and fitness/leisure management market.
- Exposure to managing multi-million-pound revenue budgets across multiple revenue streams in a high footfall business.
- A history of delivering outstanding commercial results and exemplary customer experience.
- A working understanding of fulfilling community health and wellbeing objectives working for a Trust/Charitable Social Enterprise/Leisure Management organization.
- Ideally experience of managing CAPX projects.
- A full clean driving license and the mobility to travel to Surrey/Southwest London area each working day.
For more information, please click apply and we will be in touch promptly if you have the right level of experience.
Contract Manager in Guildford employer: Leisure People Recruitment
As a leading player in the golf activity and event venue sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive training programmes, and ample opportunities for career advancement, all while working in a vibrant location that promotes both professional and personal growth. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your journey towards success.
Contact Details:
Leisure People Recruitment Recruitment Team
