The club are looking for an exceptional individual to take on the role of General Manager with responsibility for the smooth day to day operation of the club.
Founded in 1807 Liverpool Cricket Club is a thriving members club located in the heart of Aigburth, South Liverpool. With over 1,000 members we make use of our first rate grounds and facilities to host active cricket, squash, tennis, bowls, lacrosse and rugby teams as well as accommodating 3 Padel courts.
We are delighted to welcome teams from Lancashire County Cricket Club, this summer we are hosting Metro Bank One Day Cup games against Durham and Warwickshire. We are the proud home of the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament
We also have a healthy social membership and host variety of hospitality events in our wonderful clubhouse and the exclusive marquee in partnership with the Century Pavillion.
Reporting to the club Chair, the successful candidate will work closely with the club management committee to determine, prioritise and deliver on the operational and strategic aims and objectives of the club. The general manager will be critical to the future success of the club as we look to build on our position and grow & develop to meet the current and future needs of our members, communities and stakeholders.
The general manager will lead a team of office, bar and grounds staff, supporting this team to provide outstanding levels of service to all members, guests and visitors.
Specific responsibilities include:
• The wellbeing, management and leadership of a multidisciplinary team of bar, office and grounds staff, including recruitment, training and performance management
• Provision of outstanding levels of service to all members , guests and visitors
• Internal and external communication, including marketing and promotion of the club across a variety of platforms and channels
• Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and health & safety requirements
• Acting as the premises licence holder and key holder
• Budget management and financial reporting
• Support the planning and delivery of events and functions
• Management of the clubs bars, ensuring they are clean, functioning and suitably stocked
• Manage and develop relationships with key partners, stakeholders and suppliers
• Drive revenue growth from current and future streams
• Maintenance and upkeep of club premises, grounds and facilities
What we are looking for:
• Significant experience of a similar role gained within a hospitality, events, sport or members club setting
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders, identifying and balancing competing needs and priorities
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to manage and resolve conflict
• Strong commercial acumen with experience of growing revenue streams whilst controlling costs, underpinned by a sound understanding of finance and budgeting
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory environment
• Demonstrable ability to manage a varied and unpredictable workload, pragmatism to undertake a wide range of tasks necessary for the successful operation of the club
• Determination, drive and resilience to succeed in a unique, exciting and at times challenging environment
Salary
£40,000-£45,000 for a 40-hour week, depending on experience, bonus scheme based on commercial performance, and enrolment in a nest pension scheme.
To apply please send your CV to office@liverpoolcricketclub.co.uk
Deadline: 6th March 2025