Position: General Manager (Brickfields)
Location: Plymouth
Offices: Brickfields Sports Centre, Sherford Sports Pitches
Salary: £Competitive
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reports to: Head of Facilities
Closing date for applications – Friday, 26 April 2024, 5pm
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to lead the operational management and strategic development of our new community facility, currently recognised as Brickfields Sports Centre. As General Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the new facility, create an exceptional experience for its visitors and users, and contribute to the health and well-being of the Devonport community. You’ll join us at an exciting period as we prepare to open the facility in September 2024.
You’ll provide leadership and strategic direction to a team of dedicated staff, ensuring high levels of performance standards are delivered and training levels maintained. You’ll take pride in optimising the visitor experience whilst managing the expectations of both internal and external stakeholders. Maintaining a high level of industry knowledge and the local market will be key to success.
Working closely with the Head of Facilities, you’ll develop a robust financial strategy which identifies revenue opportunities and demonstrates our commitment to delivering our charitable objectives. A core objective will be to ensure that the facility becomes sustainable and serves the Devonport community for years to come.
Argyle Community Trust are excited to soon be announcing a new partnership with Brookbanks, the lead partner on the Sherford Town development. The partnership sees the Trust take on the day-to-day management of the existing community sports pitches located in Sherford. This includes a full-size sand dressed Astro turf, an 11v11 grass football pitch, and tennis courts. As General Manager, you will support with the mobilisation of this project before you take the reins at the Brickfields facility when it opens.
How to Apply
If you can meet the specifications and would like to become part of the Argyle Community Trust team, please complete our online application form https://forms.gle/Lr5x7kHHEndy7jAL6.
You will be given the opportunity to upload a covering letter and CV should you wish to do so however, for safer recruitment purposes, we do not accept application by CV only.
If you would like further information or wish to discuss the post contact ACTrecruitment@pafc.co.uk. For more information about the work of Argyle Community Trust and our strategic aims visit https://argylecommunitytrust.co.uk/about-us/.
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