Shane Evans
Towcester,Northamptonshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in P&L management, EBITDA growth, and cost control. Demonstrates strong leadership and team development skills, driving restructuring and recruitment efforts to enhance staff engagement. Proven track record in revenue growth through innovative sales strategies and new income streams. Adept at ensuring compliance with industry standards, conducting audits, and managing health & safety risks. Committed to operational excellence across multi-site management while enhancing customer experience and retention through service innovation. Holds a full UK driving licence and is flexible for regional travel.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
General Manager
Virgin Active Health Club
Northampton
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Lead a team of 50 at a 4,000+ member club across maintenance, housekeeping, and F&B.
- Delivered full compliance with health & safety standards and improved operational efficiency.
- Developed and managed budgets, optimising resources while upholding service excellence.
General Manager
Bannatyne Health Club
Luton
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed all HR processes including disciplinaries, investigations, and improvement plans.
- Led H&S compliance, achieving 91% (Navitas) and 95% (internal) audit scores.
- Introduced crime prevention protocols and partnered with local police and councils.
- Restructured team leading to +225 net member growth and appointed Safeguarding Lead.
- Rolled out new revenue streams including external pool hire and nutritional products.
General Manager
iFLY Indoor Skydiving
UK Locations
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Oversaw operations across 3 locations with 180,000+ annual visitors and NPS >80%.
- Delivered YOY revenue growth to £2.8M with 57% EBITDA margins.
- Led HR functions: investigations, disciplinaries, TUPE, redundancies.
- Secured six-figure refurbishment budget and managed delivery end-to-end.
- Appointed UK Safeguarding Officer across four sites.
- Won 2022 global 'Flyer Award' for top EBITDA performance.
General Manager
Fusion Lifestyle
Bedfordshire
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed two diverse leisure sites, ensuring profitability and staff development.
- Supported all generalist HR functions including grievance resolution.
- Delivered 100% staff training compliance and flawless audits.
- Led planning for seven large-scale weekend events (3,000+ attendees).
General Manager
Mowsbury Golf & Squash Club
Bedfordshire
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Focused on membership growth and brand standards.
- Achieved 13 consecutive months of net membership growth.
- Recognised as top-performing GM in the Southern region.
Sports Manager
David Lloyd Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Recruited and led 12 Personal Trainers, breaking regional revenue records.
- Generated 160%+ of financial targets across sports departments.
- Won 'HOD of the Year' (2013) and three 'HOD of the Quarter' awards.
- Introduced adult swim program generating £5K annually.
- Delivered annual management index scores of 87%–98%.
Acting General Manager
David Lloyd Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed P&L responsibilities; closed 2014 with 3,637 members.
- Exceeded sales targets 4 of 5 months and secured £130K for facility upgrades.
Skills
- P&L Management
- EBITDA Growth
- Cost Control
- Financial Strategy
- Leadership
- Team Development
- Restructuring
- Recruitment
- Staff Engagement
- Revenue Growth
- New Income Streams
- Membership Gains
- Sales Strategies
- Compliance
- Audits
- Health & Safety
- Risk Management
- Industry Standards
- Customer Experience
- Retention
- NPS Growth
- Service Innovation
- Operational Excellence
- Multi-Site Management
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Own Vehicle
- Flexible for Regional Travel
Education & Certifications
- ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
- CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice
- Currently Studying: NEBOSH National General Certificate
- Enhanced DBS (Valid)
- First Aid at Work (Valid)
Timeline
General Manager
Virgin Active Health Club
12.2024 - 04.2025
General Manager
Bannatyne Health Club
01.2024 - 12.2024
General Manager
iFLY Indoor Skydiving
01.2018 - 12.2023
General Manager
Fusion Lifestyle
07.2016 - 01.2018
General Manager
Mowsbury Golf & Squash Club
01.2016 - 01.2018
Acting General Manager
David Lloyd Beaconsfield
11.2014 - 03.2015
Sports Manager
David Lloyd Beaconsfield
01.2012 - 12.2016
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