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Area Manager- South Somerset

Leisure People

England

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GBP 55,000 - 64,000

2 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Manager to oversee multiple sports and leisure centers in South Somerset. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team, drive commercial success, and enhance community engagement. As the Area Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to boost participation and retention while managing financial performance. The company values professional growth, offering generous benefits including a car allowance, private healthcare, and investment in your development. If you have a passion for fitness and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact in a thriving environment.

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

Great staff discounts

Investment into professional development

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of senior leadership experience in leisure management.
  • Proven track record in managing multi-million-pound budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit and develop a leadership team focused on service excellence.
  • Drive sales through commercial strategies across various services.
  • Ensure operational compliance and community engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Strategy Development

Sales Management

Stakeholder Management

Financial Accountability

Education

5+ years in senior leadership

Experience in fitness/sports/leisure management

Job description

Area Manager - Sports, Fitness Leisure Management - South Somerset - Up to £55,000 + £4K car allowance, contributory pension, healthcare + more

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

With the company continuing to grow, in time there will be the opportunity to grow the area and progress with the business if the person performs well in post.

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 facilities with multi-million-pound budgets.
  • Multi-site experience possibly as Contract Manager, Regional Manager, Area Manager, District Manager, Cluster General Manager or Senior 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 South Somerset or willing to relocate.

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

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