General Manager - Leisure Centre
General Manager – Leisure Centre
West London
Salary: circa £50,000 + benefits
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead a large, multi-faceted leisure centre in West London. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the helm of a vibrant community hub, overseeing a diverse facility that includes a swimming pool, fitness gym, group exercise studios, and a wide-ranging programme of wellbeing activities.
At the heart of our organisation is a strong commitment to health, wellbeing, and community engagement. We are looking for a leader who shares these values and can inspire both their team and the local community.
The Role
As General Manager, you will have full operational and commercial responsibility for the site. You will lead a large, multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery, health & safety, and customer experience. You will drive performance across all areas of the business, balancing financial sustainability with a genuine focus on community impact.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strong leadership and direction to a large team across multiple departments
Oversee day-to-day operations of the leisure centre, including pool, gym, and studios
Drive commercial performance, membership growth, and retention
Ensure exceptional customer experience and community engagement
Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and compliance
Manage budgets, reporting, and overall site performance
About You
Proven experience as a General Manager within a similar leisure, fitness, or multi-use facility
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop large teams
Commercially astute with a track record of delivering results
Passionate about health, wellbeing, and community-focused services
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to manage a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
Competitive salary of circa £50,000
Comprehensive benefits package
The opportunity to lead a flagship community-focused leisure facility
A supportive organisation with wellbeing at its core
Career development opportunities within a growing organisation
If you are a driven and experienced leader ready to make a real impact in a community-focused environment, we would 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 the role below. Helen and Love Recruitment specialise in recruitment for the whole fitness and leisure sector and work on a number of jobs across industry from entry level to senior management. If keen to be considered please ‘Apply Now’.
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