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General Manager – Reading Salary:                 £35,000 - £39,000 +Location:            ReadingAre... General Manager – Reading Salary:                 £35,000 - £39,000 +Location:            ReadingAre you a natural leader who thrives in a busy, customer-focused environment?This is your opportunity to take full ownership of daily operations at a leading leisure and hospitality destination, ensuring every guest experience is outstanding and every team member is empowered to shine.Role Lead daily site operations to the highest standards, ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient performance across all departments.Keep wage budgets and financial targets on track, driving strong commercial results.Maintain outstanding service and operational consistency through effective people leadership and attention to detail.Coach, mentor, and develop your crew, building an engaged, capable, and motivated team.Collaborate across departments to achieve key performance goals and deliver exceptional guest satisfaction.Monitor health, safety, and food standards to ensure full compliance and protect the venue’s reputation.Proactively identify new revenue streams and opportunities for improvement.Promote an inclusive, supportive, and high-performance working culture where every team member feels valued. What they want Proven leadership experience within leisure, hospitality, or a busy service-led environment.A hands-on operator who leads by example and stays calm under pressure.Strong communication skills with a flexible leadership style that motivates people at every level.Commercially aware and confident managing budgets and performance targets.Organised, proactive, and able to balance long-term planning with day-to-day priorities.Knowledge of Health & Safety, Food, and Consumer legislation.A genuine passion for people, service, and creating exceptional guest experiences. NB- This is a Full-time position with flexibility required to work evenings and weekends (typically one in three weekends off).If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to david@Corecruitment.com

General Manager - Country Hotel & Events Venue, ReadingLocation: BerkshireSalary: Up to £100,000... General Manager - Country Hotel & Events Venue, ReadingLocation: BerkshireSalary: Up to £100,000 + bonus & benefitsWe are seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead a prestigious luxury country manor hotel and events venue set in the heart of Berkshire.While the property operates as a hotel, this is first and foremost an events-driven business, hosting a high volume of weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, and exclusive buy-outs. As such, we are particularly keen to speak with candidates from a luxury venue, events, or destination hospitality background, who thrive in commercially led, guest-facing environments.As General Manager, you will have full operational and commercial responsibility for the property, leading from the front and setting the tone for excellence across all departments.Responsibilities Full P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial performanceLeading and developing a multi-departmental senior management teamDriving event sales, yield, and profitability across weddings, corporate, and private eventsOverseeing the end-to-end guest and client journey, from enquiry through to deliveryMaintaining exceptional service standards in line with a luxury brand positioningActing as the senior ambassador for the venue, building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholdersEnsuring compliance, health & safety, and operational best practice at all times Requirements You will be a confident, commercially astute leader with a proven track record in luxury hospitality and/or premium events-led venues.We are ideally looking for someone who has:Previous experience as a General Manager or Senior Operations DirectorStrong exposure to events-led businesses (wedding venues, destination venues, luxury event spaces, country estates, or similar)A hands-on, visible leadership style with high emotional intelligenceExcellent commercial acumen and experience managing complex revenuesA passion for delivering standout guest and client experiencesThe credibility and presence to lead a flagship property

Yard Manager - Reading - £40,000 - HGV & Digger DutiesHands-on leadership yard manager role nea... Yard Manager - Reading - £40,000 - HGV & Digger DutiesHands-on leadership yard manager role near Reading with a national plant hire company. £40,000 salary depending on experience, Monday to Friday, long-term career stability.The Company:You will be joining a national plant hire business supplying construction equipment across the UK. We're looking for a proactive Yard Manager to lead depot operations near Reading. This is perfect for someone with management experience, operational know-how, or a strong driving background ready to step into a leadership roleBenefits: £40,000 depending on experience22 days holiday plus bank holidaysMonday to Friday working hours Company pension schemeForklift training provided if requiredLong-term career growth Job Role: As the yard manager, you will lead day-to-day yard operations, stock control, and equipment prepManage yard personnel and maintain Health & Safety standardsDeliver and collect plant equipment (HGV and digger operation when required)Hands-on operational support as neededOccasional driving may be required until dedicated drivers are in place This role is Ideal for candidates with management experience or potential, plus HGV and digger-driving skills. Backgrounds as Site Manager, Warehouse Manager, HGV driver, or similar considered. You will ideally have previous management experience or potential, confident in hands-on leadership. HGV and plant machinery experience, digger operation desirable. You must hold a full UK driving license; Forklift license advantageous with excellent organisational and communication skills You will have previously worked as a Depot Manager, Yard Supervisor, Plant Hire Supervisor, Yard Manager, HGV Yard Manager, Site Manager, Equipment Hire Manager, Operations Supervisor, Construction Plant Manager, Warehouse ManagerNext StepsIf you are an experienced Yard Manager with leadership and operational experience, apply today.