COREcruitment Ltd
Large Leisure General Manager
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Large Leisure General Manager
General Manager (Standout Leisure Venue) – Brighton
Location: Brighton (MUST LIVE IN OR AROUND BRIGHTON) Salary: £90,000 – £95,000 + bonus
A forward-thinking leisure and attractions business with four UK-wide sites seeks an entrepreneurial General Manager to take full ownership of one of their flagship venues. This opportunity is ideal for a self-driven leader who thrives in operating like-owner mode, driving growth, shaping success, and aligning performance with broader group expansion.
About the Role
The General Manager will take full operational and financial responsibility for:
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Finance & Operations:
- Full P&L accountability and strategic leadership
- Revenue optimisation across:
- Ticketing
- Events
- Private hire
- F&B (food and beverage)
- Group bookings
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Team & Development:
- Leading, mentoring, and growing a large multi-departmental team
- Recruitment, training, and talent development
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Sales & Revenue Growth:
- Sales, marketing, and operational strategy across the venue
- New business development and revenue management
- Benchmarking, target setting, and regular performance reviews
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- Strategy & External Alignment:
- Collaborating with senior stakeholders on long-term site strategy
- Ensuring an exceptional guest experience across all touchpoints
Key Responsibilities
- Drive financial performance, revenue targets, and operational excellence
- Develop and implement commercial, sales, marketing, and operational processes
- Foster strong leadership and maintain high morale, empathy, and resilience
- Continuous performance evaluation and regular stakeholder reporting
Required Skills & Experience
Ideal candidates will have:
✔ Proven track record as a General Manager or in a senior operational role within:
- Visitor attractions
- Leisure
- Hospitality
- Entertainment
✔ Multi-entry, high-footfall venue experience with diverse revenue streams ✔ Entrepreneurial mindset—treating the business as their own ✔ Strong commercial acumen, including interpreting financial reports (P&L, forecasts, cost control) ✔ Sales and revenue management expertise with a proven track record ✔ Experience in recruitment, team training, and development ✔ Confident communicator and natural leader ✔ Bonus: Experience opening or growing a new site
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Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious leader who wants to make a lasting impact by running a high-performing venue in a dynamic industry.
How to Apply:
Contact Stuart Hills directly:
Call: 020 7790 2666 Email: (contact details will be provided upon request)
For other opportunities or confidential discussions about your own recruitment needs, visit: 🌐 www.corecruitment.com 📞 +44 207 790 2666
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