General Manager
6 days ago
Kingston upon Thames
General Manager - Leisure Centre \n Kingston upon Thames \n £55,000 + 10K Bonus \n \n I am looking for an ambitious and inspiring General Manager to launch and pre-sale a high profile new sports and leisure centre centre in Kingston Upon Thames. . You will be responsible for a turnover in excess of £3.5m and will be responsible for building a membership base of 4000 members with 2000 participants on the learn to swim programme in the first year, running a 100+class timetable across 3 studios and leading a team of up to 150 full and part time staff. Working at the heart of the community you will also play a pivotal role in engaging with and delivering a wide range of community wellness programs and initiatives \n \n As Centre Manager, you will: \n \n\n • Provide day-to-day leadership to staff and managers, ensuring high standards of performance, customer service, and safety.\n, • Take responsibility for the financial and operational success of the centre, including managing budgets and delivering against ambitious KPIs.\n, • Meet and exceed monthly sales and retention targets for both memberships and learn to swim participation.\n, • Develop and oversee a diverse programme of activities that balances commercial performance with community needs.\n, • Be responsible for new product launches and project manage a significant cap ex investment in the gym.\n, • Work with multiple stakeholders and community wellness and sports development partners.\n, • Drive continuous improvement, championing initiatives such as Quest and other quality standards.\n, • Lead, mentor, and inspire your team, ensuring they feel supported, developed, and engaged.\n\n \n I am keen to hear from candidates who have : \n \n\n • A proven track record managing a large wet and dry leisure centre.\n, • Strong commercial acumen with a flair for sales.\n, • Have a patient and personable approach to working with multiple stakeholders.\n\n \n In addition to a highly competitive basic salary of up to £55,000 with a 10K potential annual bonus, 33 days holiday per annum (including 8 bank holidays) with an enhanced pension scheme. \n Due to the anticipated high levels of interest only these candidates matching the above criteria can be considered. \n