Venue Manager in Kent, South East

Venue Manager – Sports & Leisure Venue
Location: Kent
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000+

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic and driven General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a large, purpose-built sports and leisure venue. This role requires a hands-on leader with a passion for hospitality, strong commercial acumen, and a proven ability to deliver outstanding customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of venue operations, driving service excellence and profitability.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team across multiple departments.
• Manage budgets, P&L performance, and operational reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and company policies.
• Maintain a strong floor presence to uphold standards and engage customers.
• Work with marketing and events teams to drive sales and grow the business.

Experience & Attributes

• Proven management experience in a high-volume leisure, hospitality, or sports environment.
• Strong P&L and commercial management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, customer-focused approach.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Passion for sports or active lifestyles desirable.

If you’re an experienced General Manager ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, people-led business, contact david@corecruitment.com to take your next step in leisure leadership.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for COREcruitment, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by COREcruitment, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.