Sports Centre Commercial and Operations Manager
St Helen's School
Permanent, full time,to start ASAP..
Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum depending on experience
Start date:
Closing date: 01/05/2024
Interview date:
Address: Northwood, North West London HA6 3AS

The St Helen’s Sports Centre is a purpose-built centre which is open to club members outside school hours and during school holidays. The Sports Centre includes a Sports Hall, Dance Studio, Gym, and Swimming Pool.

The Sports Centre Commercial and Operations Manager, will play a pivotal role in driving the financial success of the sports facilities. Working with the Head of Enterprises they will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to optimise revenue streams, enhance customer experience, and promote the overall growth of the business whilst maintaining high operational standards and compliance for both School and Enterprise activity. This dynamic role requires a blend of business acumen, strong operational leadership skills, and a passion for sports and fitness.

This role requires individuals to work 37.5 hours per week. However, flexibility is needed to cover occasional Duty Manager shift patterns which includes weekends, early starts and late finishes.

It is essential for the successful candidate to have the following qualifications, experience, and personal attributes:

 Degree or equivalent in Business, Sports Management, or related field.

 Proven experience in a commercial management role within the sports and fitness industry.

 Have or recently held a National Pool Plant operators’ qualification.

 National Pool Lifeguard qualification (including First Aid at Work)

 Swimming teacher or Fitness instructor qualification

 Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

 Excellent analytical and strategic planning abilities

 Proficient in budget management

 Familiarity with sport facility operations and industry trends.

Contact details:

Contact name: Nikki Watmore

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01923843210


Additional details:

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Due to the volume of applicants, we receive, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school and sports centre where they will be interviewed by our Business Director and Head of Enterprises. Candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation (a full brief will be shared beforehand), have a tour of the school and sports centre and meet other members of the Department.

St Helen’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as detailed in Part 3 (Safer Recruitment) of the KCSIE 2023 guidance document. Applicants will be asked for proof of right to work in the UK and undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the disclosure and barring service.

If you have any queries about this position, please contact the school at [email protected]

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