Salary: £80/90,000 basic (MUST be able to drive and have a car)

Location: London, Southeast England, and Midlands

The Operations Director will be responsible for overseeing all things gym and leisure focused across London, the Southeast, and the Midlands, as well as working closely with the board.

This role requires a strong operational leader to manage expansion, ensuring smooth launches and maintaining high standards across multiple locations.

You manage your own diary – out and about in the field and in Head Office when needed, flexi working

Key responsibilities include working closely with senior managers, area managers, marketing, HR, IT, purchasing, and project teams to ensure seamless execution.

The role involves full operational oversight, including budgets, staffing, and strategy, while keeping all teams aligned and driving business growth.

The Operations Director Candidate:

• Director-level experience with a background in managing multiple locations and overseeing area managers – MUST come from the leisure sector
• Strong operational background in gyms, fitness, or multi-site leisure businesses
• Experience in international expansion, acquisitions, and new site openings
• Commercially minded with strong financial acumen and experience working with business owners
• A hands-on approach, able to lead teams and ensure operational excellence
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a senior operations role

This is an opportunityto take on a leadership position in an expanding gym business with ambitious growth plans.

Only candidates with relevant experience in gyms or multi-site leisure businesses will be considered.

Drop me your cv Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666 for a chat in more detail