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Are you a commercially astute leader with a passion for revitalising recreational site operations and delivering measurable impact?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operational Transformation Lead to drive the strategic turnaround and long-term sustainability of a multi-site leisure business. This is a high-profile interim assignment for a hands-on professional who can balance commercial rigour with people-centred service delivery.
The Opportunity
The recreation network is entering a crucial phase of transformation - addressing declining memberships, operational inefficiencies, and ageing facilities. The organisation is ready for change and is seeking an expert to reimagine how these sites operate, perform, and serve their communities.
You'll take ownership of stabilising performance, optimising operations, and shaping the roadmap for a future-fit, commercially sound leisure offering.
Your Mission
Take interim operational control across multiple recreation sites to stabilise and improve performance.
Conduct a comprehensive review of facilities, operations, workforce, and financial performance.
Identify inefficiencies, streamline processes, and implement revenue-growth initiatives.
Develop and present a strategic business plan for sustainable long-term operations.
Integrate wellbeing and community engagement outcomes into the transformation strategy.
Build strong relationships with senior leaders and front-line teams to secure buy-in and deliver change.
What You'll Bring
Proven success in commercially managing and transforming recreation or multi-site operational environments.
Experience identifying and implementing operational efficiencies and growth opportunities.
Strong understanding of workforce development and service transformation.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Demonstrable experience producing business cases and strategic options for performance improvement.
A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to deliver rapid results while planning long-term success.
This is an opportunity to leave a genuine legacy reshaping leisure services for the future, driving sustainable growth, and delivering excellence across multiple sites.
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