Operations Support Manager - Leisure Industry

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, with flexibility to work occasional weekends during peak summer season

We are working with a dynamic and popular leisure business to recruit a Business Support Manager who will play a pivotal role in supporting and streamlining day-to-day operations across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, solutions-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced, people-centric environment.

As Business Support Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of office operations while supporting HR functions, recruitment, administration, and compliance with health and safety standards. You’ll be the backbone of the internal operations; proactive, highly organised, and confident working across departments to keep everything running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Office & Operations Management

Oversee the day-to-day management of the office, ensuring a productive and positive working environmentLiaise with internal teams to support operational needs and coordinate office logisticsSupport senior leadership with reporting, process improvement and general business administration

HR & Recruitment

Coordinate HR administration including onboarding, employee records, and absence managementSupport line managers with recruitment campaigns: drafting job descriptions, liaising with agencies, and scheduling interviewsMaintain HR policies and ensure compliance with employment legislation

Health & Safety

Maintain and implement health and safety protocols across all business sitesEnsure training records and documentation are up to dateConduct regular checks and work with site managers to address any concerns

General Administration

Lead administrative processes including document control, database management, and supplier relationshipsSupport financial administration (e.g. PO tracking, invoice processing, petty cash)

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in a similar Business Support, Office Manager or Admin role, ideally within a multi-site or leisure/hospitality environmentStrong HR administration and recruitment experienceSound knowledge of Health & Safety complianceExcellent organisational and multitasking skillsConfident communicator who can work with all levels of the businessFlexible, solutions-oriented, and comfortable with occasional weekend work during busy periods