Area Manager – Experiential Leisure

Location:

Godalming (GU7) – Surrey, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£50k – 55k per year + bonus

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Sports, Leisure & Lifestyle Jobs

Advertiser:

COREcruitment

Job ID:

132726702

Posted On:

25 February 2026

Area Manager – Experiential Leisure

Southeast & the South coast – A£50,000-A£55,000 + Bonus

Love high-energy environments, fast-paced operations, and creating unforgettable customer experiences? This could be the role for you. MUST have Area Management experience

We’re working with a market-leading experiential leisure business known for delivering exciting, high-energy guest experiences across the UK. With a strong people-first culture and ambitious growth plans, they are now looking for an Area Manager to support multiple sites, drive performance, and lead from the front.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven multi-site leader from leisure, hospitality, or retail who thrives in energetic, customer-focused environments.

What you’ll be doing:

* Overseeing multiple venues, ensuring operational excellence, safety, and strong commercial performance
* Leading, coaching, and developing site management teams to deliver high engagement and results
* Driving exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume leisure environment
* Managing performance across staffing, standards, health & safety, and operational efficiency
* Supporting senior leadership with growth initiatives, new openings, and continuous improvement Embedding a positive, energetic culture aligned with the brand experience

What we’re looking for:

* Multi-site management experience within leisure, hospitality, retail, or experiential environments
* A hands-on leader who enjoys being operationally involved and visible across sites
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive revenue and control costs
* Experience managing high-volume customer-facing operations
* A natural people leader who motivates teams and builds strong cultures
* Energy, resilience, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Sound like you? Send your CV to Stuart Hills or call 0207 79 02666

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