Group Business Manager - Swim Schools

Group Business Manager - Swim Schools

Hybrid/remote with Midlands/Southern England Travel

From £55,0000+ bonus + excellent benefits

We are looking for a Group Business Manager to oversee the development and commercial performance of swimming lessons for one of the U.K.s leading leisure operators.

Key responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Commercial Director, review and develop the people, process and sales strategy to drive learn to swim and swim school income.
• Work with key stakeholders (Operations, Marketing, Sales, Fitness, retail), suppliers and bodies to develop and deliver strategies to retain existing customers and attract new customers.
• Coach, support, and drive a large team of Swimming Development Managers with the support of Area and Regional Managers.
• Ownership and delivery of the aquatic budget and resources.
• Ensure the operational quality and service delivery of their swim programming is of the highest standard.
• Support with the mobilisation of new schools and business.
• Assist the Commercial Director on new projects.

Person specification:

• Inspiring, supportive and collaborative leader.
• Analytical, strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to delivering results.
• Proven track record in delivering commercial improvements within a swimming lesson/aquatics environment with a working understanding of the key levers for customer and commercial success in this arena.
• Experience in leading and impacting teams over a large geographical area possibly as a Regional Swim Manager, National Aquatics Manager, Head of Commercial Business, Regional Manager, Area Business Manager or Contract Manager.
• Full clean driving licence and prepared to initially travel up to 50% of the working week from the midlands to the south of England.
• Ideally living in Central or Southern England for easy access to the majority of their centres.

Benefits:

• Up to £55,000 basic salary
• Achievable annual bonus
• Car allowance + mileage
• Contributory pension
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Family membership and discounts on other products and services
• Fully funded training and career progression opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent, and professional counselling.
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient scheme.
• 37-hour Week Monday to Friday

For more information, please click apply and we will be in touch if you have the right level of experience.