Job Description
Area Manager – Leisure Trust
Brighton
Up to £55k + Benefits
We’re excited to be recruiting an Area Manager for a leading, community-focused leisure operator. This is a unique chance to step into a senior role with one of the UK’s most innovative and forward-thinking organisations in the fitness and wellbeing space.
In this position, you’ll take strategic responsibility for Ten diverse centres across Brighton, overseeing sports, fitness, and wellbeing facilities that make a genuine difference in people’s lives. You’ll inspire teams, drive commercial growth, and strengthen community connections – all while delivering first-class experiences for members.
The Role
As Area Manager, you’ll:
1. Lead, coach, and develop a team of managers, creating a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance.
2. Shape and deliver commercial strategies across gym memberships, swim schools, sports programmes, F&B, and retail.
3. Ensure programming meets community needs, increases participation, and boosts retention.
4. Own full P&L responsibility – from setting budgets to tracking performance and spotting growth opportunities.
5. Guarantee smooth, safe, and co...