Operations Director -Gym/leisure business £90,000

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Salary: £80/90,000 basic (MUST be able to drive and have a car)

Location: London, Southeast England, and Midlands

The Operations Director will be responsible for overseeing all things gym and leisure focused across London, the Southeast, and the Midlands, as well as working closely with the board. This role requires a strong operational leader to manage expansion, ensuring smooth launches and maintaining high standards across multiple locations. You manage your own diary – out and about in the field and in Head Office when needed, flexi working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with senior managers, area managers, marketing, HR, IT, purchasing, and project teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Full operational oversight, including budgets, staffing, and strategy, while keeping all teams aligned and driving business growth.

The Operations Director Candidate:

• Director-level experience with a background in managing multiple locations and overseeing area managers – MUST come from the leisure sector.
• Strong operational background in gyms, fitness, or multi-site leisure businesses.
• Experience in international expansion, acquisitions, and new site openings.
• Commercially minded with strong financial acumen and experience working with business owners.
• A hands-on approach, able to lead teams and ensure operational excellence.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a senior operations role.

This is an opportunity to take on a leadership position in an expanding gym business with ambitious growth plans. Only candidates with relevant experience in gyms or multi-site leisure businesses will be considered.