Multi-Site General Manager - Full Time - Fenland
George Campbell Leisure Centre, March, England, United Kingdom
Full-time
Reference - 381315C40D
Description
Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?
If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real difference to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!
We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From swimming lessons to walking football and everything in between, we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.
We are looking for a Multi-Site General Manager to join the team at the George Campbell Leisure Centre as well as Manor Leisure Centre.
We are looking for a Manager with proven entrepreneurial ability, financial acumen, who has a passion for high standards and can demonstrate a history of taking ownership and delivering results. You will have excellent commercial awareness which you can translate into the successful running of popular leisure centres. The ability to drive sales/income and manage expenditure are key qualities for this role. Other key qualities include the ability to lead, motivate and support the centre team and to work with internal and external customers/stakeholders/local community.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Business & Sales Management - Accountability for the business, budgetary and cost centre performance across the whole Centre. Ensuring that sales are driven forward, developing the business plan and leading colleagues to achieve key performance targets.
* Operational Management - Leading the team to ensure excellent operational standards and record keeping is in place. Working with the team to provide all activities in a safe and welcoming environment.
* People Management - Managing and recruiting a team where necessary, to deliver an exciting leisure offering to the highest standards, ensuring that the service delivers the financial performance in line with the bid proposal and engages with the whole community. Provide the necessary support and leadership to colleagues for ongoing management and development.
You should have the necessary skills and experience to lead the Centre and engage the local community. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple priorities, build, lead and motivate colleagues, and have a passion for leisure and cultural services. The ability to deliver on tight deadlines under pressure is essential.
We want our employees and customers to have the best experience possible. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
This role will be based between our George Campbell Leisure Centre & Manor Leisure Centre, and you will need to be able to travel across these sites.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Sunday
Requirements
* To develop and grow the membership, activity and attendance at the site
* To manage and be responsible for the centre’s income and expenditure
* To be the lead contact at site and report to the Area Manager
* To ensure that Freedom Leisure Policies, Procedures and Processes are fully adhered to
* To ensure the relevant site audits processes are managed
* To produce reports on various areas of the centre's operation and KPIs
* At least 3 years’ experience in leisure facilities
* Experience of identifying staff training and development requirements
* A passion for the industry demonstrated through continuous professional development
* Mobility to travel across sites
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind:
* My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits including discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and day-to-day spending.
* Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
* Incremental holidays
* Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
* Company pension
* Various insurance and saving schemes
* Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings).
* All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment supporting your local community to improve lives through leisure.
Closing Date: 29th November 2024
Salary: Up to £30,127 per annum
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