General Manager - Grantham

General Manager - Grantham Meres Leisure Centre, South Kesteven

About your role

Are you an experienced Manager looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a General Manager to manage the most unique fitness facility in the region, Incorporating Grantham Meres Leisure Centre and Stadium.

We are looking to recruit a General Manager who will be an enthusiastic leader, commercially astute and a focused customer service individual. With at least 12 months experience, from a leisure environment, you’d be able to demonstrate your management of teams, communication skills and the consistent delivery of business targets and KPI’s at both sites.

Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the leisure centre, you’d be responsible for the duty management team and ensure facilities are open, clean and safe, equipment working and staff friendly.  Equally an important part of your role will be to maintain and develop the programme of activities at the Centre by working collaboratively with clubs, coaches, community groups to utilise all space.

You’ll engage more with existing customers acting on feedback and get out into the wider local community, with outreach activity, supporting or hosting events.

Qualifications

This position holds a minimum of a level 3 Leadership & Management qualification or equivalent with the opportunity to progress to Level 4. There will be a requirement to sign up to a level 3 or 4 within 4 weeks of start date if these are not held.

Membership of CIMSPA is desirable.

Where you will work

Grantham Meres Leisure Centre is the largest multi-sport site in South Kesteven and has had significant investment in a 3G pitch, as well as fabulous fitness facilities and large sports halls hosting significant events. Grantham Meres Leisure Centre is a community hub which provides opportunities in a variety of sports for recreational and competitive sport up to national level, offering choice of classes, gym, swim, sports hall and outdoor pitch facilities, athletics stadium and football.

Working for 1Life

1Life is a forward thinking lifestyle and management solutions company, who manages Grantham Meres Leisure Centre in partnership with the local council encouraging communities to ‘live more, live well.’

Working for 1Life is rewarding. All staff receive a learning and development plan throughout their career, with a line manager giving clear direction and scope, no matter what the role. We also offer competitive salaries, excellent company benefits and a comprehensive reward and recognition scheme to ensure that loyalty, dedication and hard work are rewarded.