Centre Manager

Leisurecentre; Chapel-en-le-Frith; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure facility in Chapel-en-le-Frith is seeking a driven Centre Manager to oversee operations and ensure financial performance. This role demands strong communication skills and a passion for the leisure industry. The successful candidate will need a recognised qualification in Leisure Management or equivalent experience. Benefits include a gym membership, discounts, and a pension scheme, fostering a healthy and valued work environment.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Employee discount portal

Company sick pay

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of the leisure industry.
• Ability to work a 40-hour week, including shift patterns and weekends.
• Proven track record in financial performance and staff management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of the facilities.
• Drive the centre's financial performance and profitability.
• Manage and develop staff resources effectively.

Skills

Flexibility

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of the leisure industry

Commercial and financial acumen

Education

Qualification in Leisure Management or similar

Job description

Centre Manager

Chapel-en-le-Frith | Permanent | Full-time

Salary £30,500

40 hours per week

This is an exceptional career opportunity for a driven individual to take full ownership and lead their own facility. Our dual-use PFI leisure centre, located in Chapel-en-le-Frith, features a well-equipped gym, group exercise studios, all-weather pitches, a dance studio, and a health suite.

Reporting to the Area Manager, the Centre Manager will oversee all aspects of the centre's operations. This key role offers significant personal responsibility and the chance to gain satisfaction and pride, contributing both to your professional development and a truly worthwhile endeavour.

As a Centre Manager you will:

• Oversee the smooth running of the facilities
• Drive the centre's financial performance and overall profitability.
• Effectively manage and develop staff resources to meet contractual operational requirements.
• Lead a dynamic, innovative, and responsive staff team through open communication and leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance excellent customer relations with both existing clients and members.
• Diligently implement and monitor the company’s Health & Safety policy and associated procedures.
• Be proactive in securing new business for the company and demonstrate technical competence in this area.

The Person

• We are seeking a Centre Manager with a genuine passion for the leisure industry. The successful applicant will be flexible, reliable, and possess strong communication skills, thriving in a team environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the leisure industry.
• Proven commercial and financial acumen.
• Ability to work a 40-hour week, including necessary shift patterns and weekend work.
• Ideally, you will have a recognised qualification in Leisure Management or similar.

We want you to enjoy coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind, from a free gym membership, employee discount portal, company sick pay, pension scheme and much more.

How to Apply

If this exciting role aligns with your career goals, or if you require further information, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV to [e-mail] or use the online application portal.

We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity.

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion