At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to deliver exceptional service and create welcoming community spaces.
- Company: Join a social enterprise dedicated to building thriving communities and supporting its people.
- Benefits: Enjoy a bonus scheme, full health benefits, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community health and wellbeing while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills with a background in leisure or hospitality preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler. We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.
More about your role
Reporting to the Area Manager you will take responsibility for ensuring your team deliver 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 engage 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, you must be able to 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, alternatively we would welcome applications from candidates from a hospitality background. However more importantly to us is your ability to lead a fast moving business and maximise commercial value whilst delighting our customers.
Benefits
We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% Full Health.
General Manager employer: Places for People
At Places for People Group, we pride ourselves on being more than just an employer; we are a community-focused social enterprise dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals and families. Our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and personal growth, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a difference. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, joining us as a General Manager means becoming part of a mission-driven organisation that prioritises health, wellbeing, and community engagement.
