Spa and Leisure Manager Jobs

If you’re passionate about wellness, customer experience, and team leadership, a Spa and Leisure Manager job offers the ideal opportunity to combine all three. This rewarding hospitality role allows you to oversee the daily operations of spas, fitness centres, and leisure facilities, ensuring every guest enjoys a relaxing and memorable experience.

At Stafffinders, we work with luxury hotels, resorts, and leisure venues across the UK to recruit talented Spa and Leisure Managers. Whether you’re already managing a wellness team or looking to step up from a supervisory role, we’ll help you find opportunities that align with your experience, leadership style, and career goals.

What Does a Spa and Leisure Manager Do?

A Spa and Leisure Manager oversees the smooth running of spa and leisure operations within a hotel, resort, or standalone facility. This includes managing staff, maintaining standards of service, and ensuring guests have an exceptional and rejuvenating experience from start to finish. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing daily operations across spa treatments, fitness areas, and leisure facilities.

• Leading, training, and motivating a team of therapists, instructors, and receptionists.

• Developing marketing and promotional strategies to attract new clients and retain members.

• Overseeing budgets, forecasting revenue, and monitoring performance targets.

• Ensuring all equipment and facilities meet health, safety, and hygiene standards.

• Liaising with other departments such as housekeeping and food and beverage to deliver a seamless guest experience.

• Staying up to date with wellness trends, fitness innovations, and customer expectations.

The role requires a hands-on, customer-focused approach with a strong understanding of both business performance and guest satisfaction.

Skills and Qualities for Spa and Leisure Manager Jobs

To thrive as a Spa and Leisure Manager, you’ll need a balance of operational expertise, leadership ability, and genuine enthusiasm for the wellness and hospitality industries.

Essential skills include:

• Strong leadership and people management abilities.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets.

• A good understanding of spa, fitness, and leisure operations.

• Organisational and multitasking abilities.

• Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

• Creativity in marketing and service development.

Managers who combine business acumen with a passion for health and wellbeing are especially sought after in the UK hospitality and leisure sector.

How to Become a Spa and Leisure Manager

Most Spa and Leisure Managers start their careers in hospitality, wellness, or fitness roles, such as Spa Therapist, Fitness Instructor, or Leisure Supervisor, before progressing into management.

A qualification in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or Recreation and Leisure Studies can help establish a strong foundation. Experience working directly with guests is invaluable, as it builds the customer service and leadership skills essential for success.

Professional development, such as obtaining certifications from the UK Spa Association (UKSA) or completing wellness management training, can also enhance your credibility and open doors to senior roles like Director of Spa and Leisure or Operations Manager.

Find our latest Spa and Leisure Manager jobs today and start leading the way in luxury wellness and hospitality.