p strong Interim Head of Leisure Venues – “6-month fixed term” /strong /p p br /p p strong Location Hertfordshire /strong /p p strong Salary: £85,000 pro rata /strong /p p br /p p Are you and experienced leader with strategic and operational experience in Leisure? Do you have experience managing high-profile visitor attractions? I am looking for a mix of operational and commercial experience because this role will focus on maintaining strong day-to-day performance while developing long-term plans to improve financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and future operating models. /p p br /p p strong Key Duties /strong /p ul li Provide overall leadership and accountability for two multi-site leisure venues. /li li Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations across both locations. /li li Monitor performance, budgets, compliance, and operational risk. /li li Lead and develop venue managers, building confidence and autonomy. /li li Embed consistent management practices and operational standards. /li li Develop medium- and long-term strategic plans for both venues. /li li Lead budget planning and produce three-year financial forecasts. /li li Identify income growth, cost-saving, and commercial improvement opportunities. /li li Develop investment options and long-term asset management plans. /li li Work collaboratively with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders. /li li Deliver an options appraisal for future operating models, including outsourcing scenarios. /li li Provide clear recommendations, business cases, and a transition plan. /li /ul p br /p p strong Requirements /strong /p ul li Senior leadership experience in visitor attractions, leisure, cultural, heritage, or multi-site public-facing environments. /li li Strong operational leadership across complex, multi-site operations. /li li Proven commercial and financial management capability. /li li Experience developing business plans, forecasts, and strategic plans. /li li Knowledge of asset management and capital investment prioritisation. /li li Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills. /li li Experience leading change, transformation, and service improvement. /li li Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills. /li /ul p br /p p strong Experience Required /strong /p ul li Senior interim or permanent leadership background in comparable multi-site operations. /li li Track record of improving performance, stability, and service standards. /li li Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and investment planning. /li li Exposure to operating model reviews, restructuring, or outsourcing options. /li li Ability to work strategically while remaining hands-on and visible. /li li Experience across public or private sector settings welcomed. /li /ul p br /p p If you are available immediately and looking for a short-term project, email david@corecruitment.com for more information. /p
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