General Manager

Organisation:
St George Bowls and Social Club CIC

Job Title/Role:
General Manager

Place of work:
St George Bowls and Social Club, BS5 7AA
(with occasional requirement to visit / attend meetings at other locations within the Bristol area)

Hours:

40-45 hrs per week, equivalent to Full Time (including evenings and weekends).

Rate of pay: £35,000 per annum.

Start date:

Desired start date Wednesday 1st April 2026 (with some flexibility possible if required by candidate).

Employment type:

PAYE

Employment term:
Permanent

We are a newly founded Community Interest Company situated in the heart of St George in Bristol. The Bowls Club at St George Park has been vacant for a number of years and we have formally committed to the regeneration and development of the Club with community connection and sustainable action driving the project into realisation.

Over the last 6 months, phases of planning, consultation and preparation have been underway, creating a solid community network and roadmap to opening. Social responsibility is central to the development of the venue, with the aim to produce a positive space available for use by all members of the local community. Plans over the next two years include:

• Bringing Back Bowls – Affordable games, open to all ages and abilities.
• Wellness for Everyone – Sauna and cold-tub sessions, with low-income discounts.
• Activity / Event Space for Local Community Groups – sessions such as Tai Chi, yoga, and more.
• Community Cafe - Providing refreshments alongside activities.

We are working on a phased opening to allow the Club to continue being developed in an inclusive, considered and detailed way:

• April 2026 - Refurbishment on-site and finalisation to operating procedures, membership models and information.
• May 2026 - Social Club and Bowls live and open to the public, operating across the summer and in‑line with the Bowls season until September 2026.
• October 2026 - site closes to the public to allow for groundworks and installation of saunas and wellness facilities.
• November 2026 - site re‑opens to the public, offering Social Club and Sauna / wellness sessions.
• April 2027 - Site is fully operational with commencement of second Bowls season.

We are looking for an experienced and community‑focused General Manager to lead the day-to‑day operations and support the ongoing development of the St George Bowls and Social Club, situated in St George Park, Bristol (BS5). This is a varied and hands‑on role that would be well suited to someone who can balance operational oversight with creating a welcoming, safe and cohesive environment for members, visitors and staff alike.

The General Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the Club, maintaining high standards of customer service and safety, and supporting a small team to deliver an inclusive and accessible space. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and a confident problem solver in a live operational setting. They will have a deep rooted genuine interest in wellbeing for the community, looking to work collaboratively with established and new partners in the area to deliver activity that compliments existing offers, enriches the locality and encourages human connection.

Working closely with local stakeholders, the CIC Directors and a small team of venue staff (including two Duty Managers), the successful candidate will help to shape the Club’s offer and the evolving program throughout the phased reopening, whilst contributing to the long‑term vision of the Club as a social, creative and connection‑focussed community hub. (An Interim Manager (currently in post) will support onboarding and provide a structured handover to ensure continuity as the project moves into the next phase.)

The General Manager has primary responsibility for the daily running of St George Bowls and Social Club. The role is broad ranging and is integral to promoting cohesive working across the team to keep things running efficiently. You should be looking to build a solid understanding of how all aspects of the business are run and intersect, to enable you to make…