At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant sports venue, inspiring a team and driving community engagement.
- Company: Join Powerleague, a dynamic community-focused sports organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours required; evenings and weekends included.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in customer-focused roles and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 40000 £ per year.
Lead one of our busiest community sports venues. Every week, hundreds of people visit Powerleague Newham to play football, celebrate birthdays, compete with friends and spend time with their local community.
The Role
As Club Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall success of the venue, leading a close-knit team of up to 10 colleagues. From coaching your team and driving commercial performance to building relationships with local schools, grassroots football teams and businesses, no two days are the same. Working closely with your Regional Operations Manager, you'll take ownership of the business, raise standards and identify opportunities to grow participation and revenue.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team
- Deliver revenue, profit, utilisation and customer satisfaction targets
- Drive local sales, community engagement and business development opportunities
- Create an outstanding customer experience
- Recruit, coach and develop your team
- Manage budgets, costs and commercial performance
- Maintain high standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence
- Build a positive and accountable team culture
- Use performance data to drive continuous improvement
About You
You will already be leading a busy customer‑focused operation and understand how to balance people, performance and commercial results. You may currently be a General Manager, Club Manager, Venue Manager, Operations Manager or an ambitious Assistant General Manager ready for your next step. Experience in leisure, hospitality, entertainment or another high‑volume customer‑focused environment would be advantageous.
You’ll be someone who:
- Leads from the front and sets high standards
- Develops people and builds strong teams
- Builds lasting relationships with customers and the local community
- Spots opportunities to improve performance and grow the business
- Delivers an outstanding customer experience
- Thrives in a fast‑paced environment
Why Join Powerleague
This is an opportunity to lead a business, not just manage a venue. In return, we offer:
- Competitive salary and performance‑related bonus
- Career development opportunities within a growing business
- A supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
- The opportunity to make a real impact within your local community
Additional Information
This role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the business.
Ready for Your Next Challenge? If you’re ready to lead a successful venue, build a great team and make a genuine difference in your local community, we’d love to hear from you.
GENERAL/STORE/CLUB MANAGER in Barking employer: Powerleague
Powerleague in Edinburgh is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where sports enthusiasts can thrive. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to excellent customer service, team members enjoy numerous benefits and opportunities for growth while contributing to a lively community hub. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values leadership and teamwork in the heart of the city.
