Executive Director

4 weeks ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Leisure People Recruitment Full time
General Manager Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our leisure centre in Thanet. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the centre, ensuring it runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Sales and Marketing: Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve targets, including outreach and marketing initiatives.
  • Programme Management: Drive the Learn to Swim programme and casual swimming business to meet challenging targets.
  • Talent Acquisition and Development: Recruit and train staff to meet the company's values and standards.
  • Training and Development: Ensure ongoing training is delivered and recorded.
  • Commercial and Community Initiatives: Support the Head of Departments with commercial and community initiatives and partnerships.
  • Centre Operations: Optimise programming and timetables across the centre.
  • Financial Management: Deliver centre budgets, including labour, income, and expenditure.
  • Café Management: Manage a grab-and-go café within the centre.

We are looking for a candidate with significant centre or operational management experience in health and fitness or similar leisure, family entertainment, or hospitality businesses. You will work a combination of shifts during the week and be expected to work a minimum of 1 in 2 weekends.



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