Leisure Centre Manager – Northwest London
Salary: £42,000 per annum
4Leisure Recruitment are proud to be recruiting for an experienced and motivated Leisure Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a charity-run leisure centre in Northwest London.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong leisure professional with great commercial understanding to take ownership of a high-profile facility, ensuring exceptional operational standards, outstanding customer experience, and alignment with the centre’s wider charitable mission, while also driving financial performance and sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day management of the leisure centre, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations
- Develop and implement annual business and marketing plans with clear financial and performance targets
- Oversee budgets, income reporting, KPI tracking, and monthly management accounts
- Manage, develop, and support a multidisciplinary team including Duty Managers and operational staff
- Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation, safeguarding procedures, and industry standards
- Drive customer engagement, membership growth, and promotional activity
- Act as key holder and provide emergency operational cover when required
About You
We are looking for a confident and proactive leader with strong experience within the leisure industry, along with a solid commercial understanding and the ability to drive financial performance and growth.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ management experience in the leisure industry
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
- Experience in staff recruitment, development, and performance management
- Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- Good financial awareness with experience managing budgets and reporting
- First Aid at Work qualification
- Confident IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Hands-on, proactive leadership style with a team-focused approach
Desirable Experience
- Pool Plant Operator or RLSS qualification
- Health & Safety or NEBOSH certification
- Experience with booking systems and website updates
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing annually up to 30 days
- 8% employer pension contribution
- Free gym membership
- Life Assurance
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please contact Kei@4leisurerecruitment.co.uk with your CV and covering statement.
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