General Manager Greater Belfast Multi-Site Permanent A salary a package will be set to attract a high-performing candidate Verus Search has been retained by a privately owned leisure and fitness business and as they embark on a phase of ambitious expansion, they seek to appoint a General Manager. With a successful flagship site operating for over a decade and a second location currently under development, our client has built a well-established reputation in the local community and loyal membership base. As a part of their strategy, our client has ambitious plans to expand further into new sites across Northern Ireland. The General Manager will have full operational and commercial responsibility for the existing site as well as lead the successful development, launch and growth of the second premises. They will drive membership growth, deliver a first-class member experience, and ensure strong financial performance across both locations. This is a hands-on leadership role with full P&L responsibility, offering the chance to shape the business and build high-performing teams as the business expands. Supported by a dedicated head office function, the General Manager will focus on operational excellence, team development, and delivering against ambitious growth targets. The successful candidate will demonstrate a growth mindset and strong commercial acumen as well as possess the following skills and experience: Significant experience of managing a leisure, hospitality, or fitness business, with senior leadership responsibility for operations, people, and performance Proven track record of full P&L ownership, including setting and managing budgets, delivering revenue targets, and driving commercial performance Experience leading and developing multi-functional teams, with responsibility for recruitment, performance management, and building culture Operational experience across day-to-day site management, including customer experience, health and safety, facility standards, and supplier oversight Experience planning and delivering business growth or new site openings, including launch execution, project management, and post-opening performance To express further interest or for a confidential discussion, please contact Richard Greenwood, Director at Verus Search via the contact details in the company bio. Skills: Leadership Operations Management target driven