At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire teams at high-volume sports leisure centres while driving commercial success.
- 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 to manage significant projects and enhance community health initiatives.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative period in leisure management and make a community impact.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in senior leadership roles within health and fitness/leisure management.
The predicted salary is between 40582 - 49600 £ per year.
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.
- 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.
- Work with your local authority client and other external stakeholders 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.
Requirements:
- 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.
- 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.
Contracts Manager, Senior Manager in Surrey 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
