Managing Director

4 weeks ago

England, United Kingdom Love Recruitment Ltd Full time

Managing Director - Growing Leisure Brand in the UK

£60-80k (experience dependant) plus discretionary bonus and share options after agreed term

UK based with WFH potential + national travel required to sites



Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

Our client is a fantastic leisure brand that is looking to grow their popular proposition further in the UK and beyond. They are now seeking an entrepreneurial and results-driven Managing Director to lead the company into its next phase of growth and success. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of leadership in the leisure/ hospitality sectors, with a strategic mindset, operational expertise, and a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences.


Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

  • Develop and implement the company’s strategic vision and business plans in alignment with the Board of Directors
  • Drive innovation and identify new business opportunities to ensure sustained growth and competitive advantage
  • Monitor industry trends and market dynamics to proactively address challenges and leverage opportunities

Operational Management:

  • Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and profitability.
  • Implement best practices in operations, customer service, and quality assurance.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, health and safety standards, and industry guidelines.

Financial Oversight:

  • Develop and manage the annual budget and financial plan, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Monitor financial performance, including revenue, costs, and profitability, and take corrective actions as necessary.
  • Report financial results and business performance to the Board of Directors.

Team Leadership:

  • Lead, motivate, and develop the teams on the ground, fostering a positive and high-performance culture
  • Oversee recruitment, training, and professional development of staff

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Enhance customer satisfaction through the delivery of exceptional service and innovative offerings.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, suppliers, and community leaders.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and public engagements.


About you:

  • You must currently be in a similar senior management position as an MD, Director etc. or have had experience in a role at this level within the fitness, leisure or hospitality sectors
  • You will have an entrepreneurial flair and be able to look for growth opportunities, partnerships, additional sites and concepts etc. to achieve success within this brand
  • You will have evidence based examples of where you've built something from the ground or taken it to the next level including the how and why and outcomes
  • We are looking for someone that can roll up their sleeves and run this like their own business, flexible to support what it takes to make this brand a success
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and board
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities


Your recruiter for this role is Maddie Cummings, Recruitment Director at Love Recruitment and can be contacted simply by applying for this role below. Love Recruitment are a fitness recruitment agency, specialising in hundreds of fitness jobs in the UK like these. Maddie is a health and fitness recruitment specialist for the whole fitness sector and if keen to be considered please ‘apply now’. Please note that only applicants matching the strict criteria above will be contacted as part of the recruitment process.

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