Leisure Manager Job

Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire

Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum DOE + up to 10% annual bonus

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Hotel Rating: 4-Star Hotel

Accommodation: Live-in available

Are you an experienced Leisure Manager with a background in managing swimming pool facilities, spa areas, and fitness operations? This role offers a supportive management culture, and the freedom to bring fresh ideas. We’re looking for a Leisure Manager to lead the leisure and activities department at a thriving coastal hotel with all year-round occupancy.

About Us

This is a senior management position overseeing the full leisure operation, including indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, gym, and a wide range of activities such as archery, rifle shooting, axe throwing, tennis, bowls, and golf chipping. You’ll manage a team of 12–14 qualified leisure staff, including two team leaders, and work closely with other heads of department to deliver a seamless guest experience.

What We Offer

• Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 DOE + up to 10% annual bonus

• Hours: 7:30 AM–6:30 PM shifts

• Accommodation: Live-in available 

• Work Environment: Stable, supportive management team with low turnover

• Facilities: Indoor & outdoor pools, sauna, jacuzzi, gym, dance studio, and multiple outdoor leisure activities

• Career Development: Strong internal promotion opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the leisure team (12–14 staff, including 2 team leaders)

• Oversee day-to-day operations of all leisure facilities and activities

• Ensure compliance with health & safety, particularly wet side operations

• Manage departmental budgets and P&L performance

• Drive guest satisfaction, activity participation, and commercial success

• Develop and train team members, including lifeguard certification where needed

• Innovate and introduce new leisure activities to enhance the guest experience

Requirements

• Proven management experience in a leisure, activities, or sports environment

• Essential: Wet side (pool) experience and lifeguard qualification (or willingness to obtain)

• Strong leadership and people development skills

• Ability to manage budgets and achieve commercial targets

• Innovative mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across departments

• Hotel background preferred but not essential

How to Apply for the Leisure Manager Role

If you’re a driven Leisure Manager with wet side experience, ready to lead a talented team in a beautiful coastal setting.