Lockleaze Sports Centre: Sports Business Development Manager

Job Title: Sports Business Development Manager

Location: Lockleaze Sports Centre, Bristol

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40 per week

Salary: £29,000 to £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Closing Date: Monday 5th May 2025

About Us

Lockleaze Sports Centre is a vibrant community hub and registered charity dedicated to promoting

sports, health, and well-being in North Bristol. With state-of-the-art facilities and a passion for

inclusive access to sport, we serve a diverse range of users – from grassroots clubs to elite athletes,

schools, and local residents.

The Role

We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Sports Business Development Manager to drive growth

and maximise the commercial potential of Lockleaze Sports Centre. This is a key strategic role that

combines business acumen with a passion for community sport. You'll lead on developing

partnerships, increasing revenue streams, and creating new opportunities that enhance our impact

and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a business development strategy aligned with our mission and

growth targets.

• Identify and secure new business opportunities including partnerships, sponsorships, facility

hire, and events.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clubs, schools,

businesses, and local authorities.

• Lead on bids and funding applications to support new projects.

• Oversee commercial operations including pricing, marketing, and customer experience.

• Collaborate with the operational team to ensure services meet the needs of the community

and partners.

• Monitor financial performance and produce regular reports for the Senior Leadership Team

• Line manage Sports Coordinators and Assistants.

• Various centre duty manager responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven track record in business development, preferably within sport, leisure, or community-

focused organisations.

• Strong understanding of commercial strategy, income generation, and stakeholder

management.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to lead projects and work independently to achieve KPIs.

• Passionate about sport, community impact, and social enterprise.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the local sports and community landscape in Bristol.

• Experience in writing funding bids and securing sponsorships.

• Familiarity with facility management and programming.

• Experience of working within the sport community and/ or charity sector

• Planning and delivering sport events, festivals or tournaments

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of a growing community sports hub.

• Supportive team environment and flexible working arrangements.

• Access to free sporting facilities.

• Career development opportunities.

• Extra holiday accrual per year worked.

• Food & beverage staff discount.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to

ccapel@lockleazesportscentre.co.uk by Monday 5th May 2025