Leisure and sports managers and proprietors Pay Data UK — 2025

Leisure and sports managers and proprietors roles in the UK earn a median of £35,520 per year, equivalent to £16.82 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 3.1% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £25,846 to £47,530 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Leisure and sports managers and proprietors roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Leisure and sports managers and proprietors

Leisure and sports managers organise and proprietors, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources required for the provision of sporting, artistic, theatrical and other recreational and amenity services.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• organises timetable of activities/schedule of programmes
• ensures that facilities are kept clean and in good condition and that appropriate health and safety requirements are adhered to
• keeps abreast of new trends and developments in recreational activities and arranges exhibitions, theatrical productions, concerts, demonstrations, etc
• advises on the facilities available and promotes publicity in relation to shows, games, races, new theme parks, etc
• determines financial, staffing, material and other short and long-term needs
• recruits, supervises and trains staff
• ensures custody of all cash receipts and organises regular stock checks

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Both graduate and non-graduate entry is possible. Off and on-the-job training is provided. Apprenticeships at level 3 and NVQs/SVQs at levels 3 and 4 are available in relevant areas. Professional qualifications may also be required for some posts.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.