General Manager – Sport, Leisure & Community Venue at Love Recruitment

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Community Engagement, Partnership Development, Event Management, Health & Safety, Financial Oversight, People Management, Adaptability, Proactivity, Mentoring, Service Excellence, Dynamic Setting, Welcoming Environment, Program Development

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

General Manager – Sport Leisure & Community Venue SW London up to £40k plus bonuses We are looking for a passionate, hands-on General Manager to lead and grow a vibrant leisure and community venue in Sutton. You will be responsible for all aspects of site performance, creating engaging experiences for visitors, and building strong connections with the local community. In this role, you will be at the heart of operations, driving outreach, nurturing a welcoming environment, and ensuring the venue becomes a valued hub for people of all ages and backgrounds. What you’ll do: Lead, mentor and develop a motivated team to deliver excellent service Oversee daily operations, health & safety, and facility standards Drive local engagement, partnerships and outreach initiatives Grow participation and community involvement through programmes, events and promotions About you: Proven experience in operations, team leadership and customer service within leisure, hospitality, sport or fitness. Comfortable being hands-on, proactive and adaptable in a dynamic setting Strong community focus with the ability to foster relationships locally Commercially astute with financial oversight and people management skills Flexible to work evenings and weekends as required This is a unique opportunity to shape a community-focused leisure venue and deliver memorable experiences while making a tangible impact in Sutton. If you’re ready to lead with energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to community, we’d love to hear from you. Your recruiter for this role is Helen Horton, Account Director at Love Recruitment and can be contacted simply by applying for this role below. Love Recruitment are a fitness and leisure recruitment agency, specialising in hundreds of fitness and leisure jobs in the UK like these. Helen is a recruitment specialist for the whole leisure sector and if keen to considered please 'apply now'.

Responsibilities

The General Manager will lead and mentor a team to deliver excellent service while overseeing daily operations and health & safety standards. They will also drive local engagement and grow community involvement through various programs and events.