Leisure Centre Manager
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £42,400 per annum - depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stanmore, HA7 4AP |
| Company: | Aspire Leisure Centre |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 52 |
Summary
Job Advert
Aspire is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Leisure Centre Manager to lead the operation and ongoing development of
our inclusive, community-focused leisure facility.
Aspire is a national charity supporting people with spinal cord injuries to live full, independent lives. Our Leisure Centre plays
a vital role in delivering high-quality, accessible leisure services — and is also a key contributor to Aspire’s financial
sustainability through strong performance, income generation, and customer growth.
About the role
As Leisure Centre Manager, you will have full responsibility for the operational and commercial performance of the centre.
You will lead the development and delivery of a robust business plan, with clear accountability for income generation, budget
management, and profitable outcomes, alongside the highest standards of safety, inclusion, and customer experience.
Working closely with internal colleagues and external partners, you will actively identify opportunities to increase
participation, grow memberships, maximise utilisation, and develop new income streams, ensuring the centre continues to evolve as
both a community asset and a financially sustainable operation.
This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance of commercial insight, people leadership, and operational excellence.
About you
You will bring:
* Proven management experience within the leisure industry or a comparable customer-focused environment
* A strong track record of delivering commercial or profitable outcomes, including income growth, cost control, or improved
financial performance
* Confidence in business planning, budgeting, and financial accountability
* The ability to use insight, data, and local opportunity to drive marketing activity, customer engagement, and revenue growth
* Strong leadership and communication skills, with a people-centred and performance-focused approach
* A proactive mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement
* A genuine commitment to inclusion and accessible leisure services
Salary & benefits
* Salary up to £42,400 per annum (depending on experience)
* 8% employer pension contribution
* Life Assurance (3 x salary)
* Free Aspire Leisure Centre membership
Location: Aspire Leisure Centre
Hours: 35 hours per week (including some shift work)
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification.
For more information about Aspire, visit:
www.aspire.org.uk
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Aspire is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Leisure Centre Manager to lead the operation and ongoing development of
our inclusive, community-focused leisure facility.
Aspire is a national charity supporting people with spinal cord injuries to live full, independent lives. Our Leisure Centre plays
a vital role in delivering high-quality, accessible leisure services — and is also a key contributor to Aspire’s financial
sustainability through strong performance, income generation, and customer growth.
About the role
As Leisure Centre Manager, you will have full responsibility for the operational and commercial performance of the centre.
You will lead the development and delivery of a robust business plan, with clear accountability for income generation, budget
management, and profitable outcomes, alongside the highest standards of safety, inclusion, and customer experience.
Working closely with internal colleagues and external partners, you will actively identify opportunities to increase
participation, grow memberships, maximise utilisation, and develop new income streams, ensuring the centre continues to evolve as
both a community asset and a financially sustainable operation.
This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance of commercial insight, people leadership, and operational excellence.
About you
You will bring:
* Proven management experience within the leisure industry or a comparable customer-focused environment
* A strong track record of delivering commercial or profitable outcomes, including income growth, cost control, or improved
financial performance
* Confidence in business planning, budgeting, and financial accountability
* The ability to use insight, data, and local opportunity to drive marketing activity, customer engagement, and revenue growth
* Strong leadership and communication skills, with a people-centred and performance-focused approach
* A proactive mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement
* A genuine commitment to inclusion and accessible leisure services
Salary & benefits
* Salary up to £42,400 per annum (depending on experience)
* 8% employer pension contribution
* Life Assurance (3 x salary)
* Free Aspire Leisure Centre membership
Location: Aspire Leisure Centre
Hours: 35 hours per week (including some shift work)
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification.
For more information about Aspire, visit:
www.aspire.org.uk
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