Area Manager - Merseyside and Manchester

CompanyJD Gyms

LocationEngland, United Kingdom

Posted At1/23/2026

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Occupation Type

Production managers and directors in construction

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£53,400 (£27.38 per hour)

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Description

Want to work for JD Gyms? Of course you do! We are an exciting, award winning gym chain that is quickly expanding across the UK and taking the sector by storm. We invest in fitting out our clubs to create top quality, stylish environments for our members. Excellent class timetables and robust on the ground teams are a key part in delivering our outstanding fitness offering, so we are always on the lookout for fresh talent. Area Manager - Merseyside and Manchester Reports to: Head of Operations Location: Location Specific The Role and Key Duties Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for the day to day operations and sales activity within the area.
Proactive management of the area’s sales and operations to achieve consistency and excellence in agreed service levels.
Collaboration with General Managers in regards to sales and operational performance and the development of the processes to underpin growth.
Management of controls and procedures to maintain and monitor standards and performance in line with benchmarks.
Continual monitoring of the quality and standards of cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance of all areas of the gyms within the area.

Line management / performance management / professional development of the General Managers (and other staff as appropriate) to include inspirational leadership and coaching, mentoring and performance reviews and the identification of underperformance and the necessary interventions.

Selection, appraisal and discipline of staff, in collaboration with General Managers (and senior management where appropriate).

Management of the necessary H&S aspects and fulfilment of policies and procedures.

Management of financial controls combined with collaboration with General Managers to achieve maximum operational profitability of their gym.

Regular reporting to Head of Operations / Regional Business Manager re: sales / operational performance, issues and improvements including the delivery of detailed multi-level reports.

Identification of opportunities for growth, development, cost saving initiatives and positive change.

Strong management and consideration of energy / environmental issues and waste management.

Analysis and presentation of key data to support new ideas / initiatives / proposed developments. Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed

Management experience WITHIN Gyms/ Leisure industry

Exceptional leadership qualities and experience of managing a large and diverse team.

Evidence of strong drive to achieve results through others

Strong communication skills in a variety of media and audiences

Strong Commercial awareness

IT skills - Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Ability to manage time, organise & prioritise workload

Travel will be essential We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Gyms the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work. Thank you for your time. #Gyms