Deputy General Manager

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.