Area Operations Manager

Area Operations Manager (Midlands)

Granite Leisure | Full Time | Permanent

Granite Leisure is seeking a highly capable and organised Area Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of health clubs across the Midlands.

This is a full-time, permanent position with responsibility for the overall performance, standards, and leadership of multiple sites within your geographical area.

We are a growing and ambitious company, and this is an exciting time to join. As we continue to expand across the UK, we are building our team, adding new sites, and creating new opportunities for those who want to grow with us.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly effective, extremely organised, and ready to take ownership of an area while playing a key role in shaping the future of the business.

The Opportunity

• Join a fast-growing company with clear momentum and expansion plans
• Work directly with company directors, with real input into how the business evolves
• Take ownership of your own geographical area, with the autonomy to improve performance and standards
• Be part of a business that is constantly developing, adding new roles, and creating progression opportunities
• Grow with the company, with future progression and salary reviews as the role and area expand

Key Responsibilities

• Full multi-site operational management across your geographical area
• Direct line management of Health Club Managers across your sites
• Leadership and development of club managers and site teams
• Driving commercial performance, including:
• Membership growth and retention
• Revenue and profitability across all sites
• Accountability for area-wide performance and delivery of targets
• Oversight of staffing, rotas, and labour control across sites
• Ensuring consistently high standards of cleanliness, compliance, and customer experience
• Regular on-site presence to support teams and maintain operational standards
• Managing relationships with hotel partners and key stakeholders
• Supporting recruitment, HR processes, and team performance management
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, standards, and profitability

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a multi-site or senior management role (leisure, fitness, or hospitality preferred)
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of driving performance
• Excellent people leadership skills, with the ability to manage and develop managers
• A proactive, hands-on operator who takes ownership and drives standards
• Someone motivated by growth, progression, and building something long-term

What We Offer

• Salary: £35,000 per annum
• Performance-related bonus linked to area performance
• Full-time, permanent role
• A genuine opportunity to grow with the business and progress into more senior roles over time
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and involvement in business development

Location

Midlands (multi-site role with regular travel required across your geographical area)