Head of Commercial Operations - Fitness & Leisure Brand
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Identify new and innovative funding opportunities to strengthen financial sustainability and social return.
- Identify and pursue new opportunities, contracts, and partnerships that support service objectives.
- Develop growth strategies that maximise the use of existing assets and anticipate emerging trends.
- Take responsibility for setting, monitoring, and managing budgets.
- Identify and secure external funding through grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.
- Lead on capital development projects to improve and modernise leisure facilities.
- Lead and manage leisure facilities, sport services, and active community programmes.
- Develop and deliver business plans and service strategies that drive growth and community impact.
- Proven leadership experience in the sport, leisure, or community services sector.
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience in budget management and income generation.
- Track record of improving service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership management skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to lead teams across multiple projects.
- Passionate about improving facilities and services for local people.
- Experience in managing capital development projects.
- Knowledge of national and regional leisure, sport, and health policies.
- Familiarity with working within a local authority or contract environment.