Deputy General Manager - Fast Track to Centre Manager (12-Month Development Programme)

Swindon

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious career focused and commercially minded deputy manager working within a high-volume branded leisure or hospitality business who is looking for an employer who will invest heavily in your training and development to transition you into a GM role with 12-18 months. My client has an exceptional track record of success with this programme and now have an opening based in their Swindon centre.

You will be working as a deputy manager within the centre leading a team of duty managers and a large team of front-line staff across reception. the bar, restaurant and the amusements area. You will be working a combination of shifts and a minimum of 1 weekend in 2. You will then benefit from the fully immersive training programme which will involve:

• Travel across multiple centres and the corporate head office
• Gain hands-on experience across every area of our complex, multi-revenue business
• Learn directly from senior leaders, including CEOs, Finance, HR, Audit, and operational experts
• Take part in structured workshops with real-world, practical application
• Be continuously supported, coached, and challenged throughout your development

You will be building strong networks across the business, working alongside a cohort of peers who become trusted friends, sounding boards, and future leaders. You'll gain exposure to how a £200m+ business operates, while developing a deep understanding of leadership, commerciality, and decision-making in a high-volume environment supported at every stage by your GM and Regional Manager. It's challenging, fast-paced, and incredibly rewarding-but it's also fun, collaborative, and filled with opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business.

To be considered you will need to have 3 years management experience working within a premium leisure, hospitality or retail experience leading a large team of supervisors and front line staff ideally across a high footfall multi-revenue business.

Due to the anticipated high level of interest only those candidates meeting the above criteria can be considered.