Account Director @ Love Recruitment Ltd | Senior Account Manager, Fitness & Leisure Recruitment
Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Are you an experienced Area Manager or Multi-Site General Manager in the leisure, fitness, or hospitality industry?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading Leisure Trust known for its commitment to health, fitness, and community wellbeing across the UK.
This is a senior leadership opportunity to oversee ten busy leisure centres in Brighton, each offering gym, swimming, sport, and wellbeing programmes. You’ll play a key role in driving commercial growth, improving customer experience, and enhancing community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, coach, and develop a team of General Managers and operational leaders.
* Drive membership growth, participation, and retention across fitness, aquatics, and sports.
* Manage full P&L accountability, budgets, and commercial strategy.
* Deliver safe, efficient, and compliant operations across all sites.
* Build and maintain partnerships with local authorities, community organisations, and stakeholders.
* Champion innovation and service excellence to maximise performance and customer satisfaction.
About You
* At least 5 years’ experience in a senior multi‑site management or operations role (Area Manager, Regional Manager, Contract Manager).
* Proven success in commercial management and delivering exceptional results.
* Strong leadership, communication, and people‑development skills.
* Knowledge of leisure operations, fitness management, and community wellbeing initiatives.
* Confident managing stakeholders and working within local authority partnerships.
* Based in or open to relocating to Brighton or the wider Sussex area.
Why Join?
This is your chance to join an organisation that’s redefining what community leisure can be — combining innovation, inclusion, and impact. You’ll lead a motivated team, shape strategy, and make a real difference to people’s lives every day.
How to Apply
This position is managed by Helen Horton, Account Director at Love Recruitment, specialists in the leisure, fitness, and wellbeing sector.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and take the next step in your career — apply today.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management
* Industries: Travel Arrangements, Wellness and Fitness Services, and Hospitality
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