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:
* Lead, coach, and develop a team of managers, creating a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance.
* Shape and deliver commercial strategies across gym memberships, swim schools, sports programmes, F&B, and retail.
* Ensure programming meets community needs, increases participation, and boosts retention.
* Own full P&L responsibility – from setting budgets to tracking performance and spotting growth opportunities.
* Guarantee smooth, safe, and compliant operations across all centres.
* Build meaningful relationships with stakeholders, including local authorities and community partners.
About You
We’re looking for an ambitious leader with the skills and passion to elevate both business performance and community wellbeing.
Essential experience:
* 5+ years in a senior management role within leisure, fitness, hospitality, or retail.
* Proven multi-site leadership (Contract/Area/Regional Manager or Cluster GM).
* A strong track record in commercial growth and customer excellence.
* Exceptional leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
* Confident in building partnerships and managing stakeholders.
* Knowledge of health & wellbeing objectives and the wider role of leisure in community development.
* Based in (or open to relocating to) Brighton or Sussex.
This role is managed by Helen Horton, Account Director at Love Recruitment. Helen and the Love Recruitment team are specialists in leisure and fitness recruitment and work across a wide range of industry opportunities.
If you’re ready to make an impact in Brighton’s leisure community, click Apply Now.