Overview
Cluster General Manager to oversee three recently refurbished multifaceted sports, fitness and leisure centres in Luton, Bedfordshire, in addition to opening a new children’s activity centre in December 2025. You would be working for an ambitious progressive Leisure Trust that invests in its teams, facilities and services to increase health, wellbeing and physical activity in the communities they serve. With the company expanding further in 2026, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop and grow professionally.
Key responsibilities
* Recruit, coach, support and develop your leadership team, inspiring a culture of service excellence and drive for results.
* Support the commercial strategy to drive sales across all products and services including gym membership, studio classes, swimming lessons, sports activities, kids’ activities, retail and events.
* Support with delivering health and wellbeing initiatives within centres and the wider community.
* Full financial accountability: profit and loss, income, expenditure, helping set the budgets and business plan.
* Oversee the smooth operation of the facilities ensuring they are clean, safe and compliant with regulations.
* Build strong relations with internal and external stakeholders to meet and exceed community needs.
* Work a 40-hour week typically between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, with some evenings and weekends for important events.
* Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service; contributory pension; option to buy extra holiday days; year-on-year basic salary increase; professional development investments; free swimming and off-peak gym membership; discounted sports court hire, golf and food and drink; cycle to work scheme; employee assistance programme.
Requirements / qualifications
* At least 3 years of management experience within the fitness/sports/leisure/hospitality industry, potentially as a Club Manager, Sports Centre Manager, General Manager or Cluster General Manager.
* Experience in coaching, developing, inspiring and progressing team members within a business.
* Experience in managing budgets, developing business plans and reading profit and loss accounts.
* Operational experience and working understanding of health and safety in a multi-faceted business.
* An appreciation for fulfilling community health and wellbeing objectives.
* Your own transport and living within commuting distance of Luton, Bedfordshire.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* General Business and Management
Industries
* Recreational Facilities, Wellness and Fitness Services, and Entertainment Providers
For more information, please click apply and we will be in touch promptly if you have the right level of experience.
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