Multi-Site General Manager - Full Time - South Somerset Area
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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 look after Goldenstone’s Leisure Centre & Westlands Sport & Fitness Centre.
We are looking for a manager with proven entrepreneurial ability, financial acumen, a passion for high standards and 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 and the local community.
Responsibilities
* Business & Sales Management – Accountable for the business, budgetary and cost centre performance across both centres. Ensure sales are driven forward, develop the business plan and lead colleagues to achieve key performance targets.
* Operational Management – Lead the team to ensure excellent operational standards and record‑keeping are in place. Work with the team to provide all activities in a safe and welcoming environment.
* People Management – Manage and recruit a team where necessary to deliver an exciting leisure offering to the highest standards, ensuring the service delivers the financial performance in line with the bid proposal and engages the whole community. Provide support and leadership to colleagues for ongoing management and development.
Requirements
* Experience of problem solving, customer service and staff management.
* At least three years in an operation management (or equivalent) role in a leisure environment.
* High awareness of industry developments, new activities, trends and research.
* Ability to lead and motivate a staff team.
* Commercial awareness which translates into a successful and financially viable operation.
* IT skills including the ability to produce and interpret reports and data.
* Communication skills, demonstrated both verbally and in writing.
* Time management skills – able to deal with a number of priorities at once.
* Ability to present information confidently to individuals and groups.
* Strong people management skills.
* Team‑orientated approach, able to work across organisational boundaries, demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues.
* Ability to work flexibly with a good level of autonomy.
* Mobility to travel across sites.
Benefits
* My Staff Shop – access to a 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.
* Financial advice.
* Cycle‑to‑work and car leasing tax‑efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings).
* Fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team‑working environment supporting your local community to improve lives through leisure.
Closing Date: 21st November 2025
Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Retail
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