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Area Manager- New Forest

Leisure People

New Forest

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 70,000

2 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Manager to lead multiple sports and leisure centres in the picturesque New Forest. This dynamic role involves overseeing operations, developing commercial strategies, and fostering a culture of excellence among your leadership team. You'll be responsible for financial management and ensuring compliance while building strong relationships with stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a progressive organization that values community health and well-being. If you're passionate about fitness and leisure management, this role could be your next great adventure!

Benefits

£4000 annual car allowance

Mileage paid

Up to 10% annual bonus

24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Contributory pension

Free private healthcare

Free membership and use of facilities

Staff discounts in retail and restaurants

Investment into professional development

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in senior leadership roles in fitness or leisure management.
  • Experience managing high-volume customer-centric facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit and develop leadership teams to inspire service excellence.
  • Oversee financial accountability and develop commercial strategies.
  • Ensure compliance and smooth operation of facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Strategy Development

Stakeholder Management

Financial Accountability

Customer Experience Management

Education

5 years senior leadership experience

Job description

Area Manager - Sports, Fitness Leisure Management

New Forest Hampshire

Up to £55,000 + £4K car allowance, contributory pension, bonus, healthcare + more

We are looking for an Area Manager in the New Forest Hampshire to oversee five incredible multifaceted sports, fitness and leisure centres for one of the U.K.'s most progressive and entrepreneurial leisure management operators.

Key responsibilities:
  • Recruit, coach, support and develop your leadership team, inspiring a culture of service excellence and drive for results.
  • Develop and deliver a commercial strategy to drive sales across all their products and services including gym membership, swimming lessons, sports programming, kids' activities, retail and food and beverage.
  • Ensure the right products are delivered at the right times to maximise participation and aid retention.
  • Full financial accountability; profit and loss, income, expenditure, debtors; helping set the budgets and business plan.
  • Oversee the smooth operation of the facilities ensuring they are clean, safe and compliant with regulations.
  • Build strong relations with internal and external stakeholders ensuring you meet and exceed the needs of the community you serve.
Benefits
  • £4000 annual car allowance
  • Mileage paid away from your designated home centre.
  • Up to 10% annual bonus.
  • 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day a year up to 29 days.
  • Contributory pension.
  • Free private healthcare.
  • Free membership and use of the facilities.
  • Great staff discounts in retail, restaurants, going out and more.
  • Investment into your professional development.
The ideal candidate will have:
  • At least 5 years' senior leadership experience within the fitness/sports/leisure/retail/hospitality management market managing high volume multifaceted customer centric facilities with multi-million-pound budgets.
  • Multi-site experience possibly as Contract Manager, Partnership Manager, Regional Manager, Area Manager or Cluster General Manager.
  • A history of delivering outstanding commercial results and exemplary customer experience.
  • Experience in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • An understanding of the importance of fulfilling community health and wellbeing objectives.
  • Living within commuting distance of the New Forest Hampshire or willing to relocate.

For more information, please click apply and we will be in touch promptly if you have the right level.

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