Senior Business Manager

2 weeks ago


Canterbury Kent, United Kingdom Fusion Lifestyle Full time

Come and Lead the Team as Our New Leisure Contract Manager - Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing with Active Life
Are you a passionate, people-centric leader ready to make a real impact on the health and wellbeing of our community? Do you have a passion for strategic planning and achieving commercial success? If so, we have an exceptional opportunity for you to lead and drive our strategic, commercial, and operational activities as a Business Manager at Active Life.
At Active Life, we believe in the power of health and fitness to transform lives. As a leading provider of leisure, health and wellbeing in Kent, we are dedicated to creating vibrant, active communities where everyone can thrive.
With millions of pounds of investment in community facilities across Canterbury including the recently refurbished and relaunched Whitstable Swimming Pool and the soon-to-launch, super-sized Kingsmead Leisure Centre why not join us in our mission to inspire healthier, happier lives for all?
As our Leisure Contract Manager, you will lead and shape the strategic direction and operational excellence of Active Life. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead and inspire high-performing teams to achieve our commercial, financial, and key performance targets. Drive the strategic, commercial, and operational delivery of Active Life's strategy and annual business plan.
Oversee the final stages of the multi-million pound Kingsmead redevelopment project ensuring that it realises its potential and exceeds targets.
Oversee the development and implementation of annual contract development plans.
Ensure compliance with financial plans and maximise profitability in the short, medium, and long term.
Build effective management and support teams to achieve individual and contract objectives.
Implement and maintain an effective system of controls covering financial and non-financial aspects.
Lead the resourcing of facilities and ensure efficient delivery of development plans.
Champion customer and client relationship management strategies.
Extensive multi-site management experience, preferably in the service, leisure, or hospitality sector.
Proven track record of financial planning and achievement of challenging targets.
Significant change management experience, including cultural integration and restructuring.
Experience in client liaison and relationship building.
Good understanding of corporate finance, forecasting, and budget management.
Make a tangible difference in your community.
Enjoy ongoing personal development opportunities.
Generous holiday allowance
Manager's Pension Scheme
Complimentary Gym & Swim membership at Active Life and Fusion centres for you and all members of our household
Free Eye tests
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Referral Scheme
If you're ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and drive positive change in your community, we want to hear from you


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