Club Manager – Just Padel Blackpool
Just Padel is the UK's fastest-growing padel operator, with live clubs in Preston, Blackpool, and Bolton, and an aggressive expansion roadmap across the North. We're looking for a Club Manager to take full ownership of our Blackpool site — a hands-on operator who can run the club end-to-end, grow our membership base, and build commercial relationships that drive long-term revenue.
The Role
As Club Manager, you'll be the face of Just Padel Blackpool. You'll own the day-to-day running of the club, lead the on-site team, look after our members and casual players, and develop the commercial side of the business through sponsorships, corporate clients, and local partnerships.
This is a senior, autonomous role suited to someone who thrives on responsibility and wants to build something — not just maintain it.
Key Responsibilities
Club Operations
* Oversee the full daily running of the club, including bookings, court scheduling, maintenance, cleanliness, and customer experience
* Ensure the site operates to brand standards at all times and is consistently match-ready
* Manage opening/closing routines, health and safety compliance, and supplier relationships
Team Management
* Lead, schedule, and develop front-of-house staff, coaches, and support team
* Set performance standards and run regular team check-ins
* Build a service culture that turns first-time players into long-term members
Client & Member Experience
* Be the senior point of contact for members, league players, and corporate clients
* Own retention, resolve escalations, and drive NPS through proactive service
* Develop programming — leagues, tournaments, socials, coaching tiers — to keep the club active seven days a week
Commercial & Sponsorships
* Identify, pitch, and close local and regional sponsorship deals (court sponsors, branded events, partner brands)
* Build relationships with corporate clients for team bookings, away days, and B2B memberships
* Work with central marketing on local campaigns, events, and community engagement
Performance & Reporting
* Own the club's P&L: court utilisation, membership growth, F&B (where applicable), and ancillary revenue
* Report weekly on KPIs to the central HVM/Just Padel leadership team
* Spot opportunities to improve yield, reduce cost, and increase lifetime value per member
About You
* Proven experience managing a sports club, gym, leisure venue, hospitality site, or member-led business
* Commercially sharp — comfortable selling, negotiating, and building B2B relationships
* A natural people manager who leads from the front
* Highly organised, with strong operational instincts and an eye for detail
* Energetic, accountable, and excited by the pace of a fast-scaling brand
* Padel knowledge is a plus but not essential — passion for sport and customer experience matters more
What We Offer
* Competitive base salary plus performance-linked bonus
* Genuine autonomy to run your site like an owner
* Clear progression as Just Padel scales nationally and into franchise
* Staff court access and member benefits
* The chance to shape one of the UK's most exciting sports brands from the ground up
Location: Blackpool Reports to: Just Padel Operations Lead / HVM Group
Ready to run the club? Apply via LinkedIn or send your CV and a short note on why you're the right fit.