Singhalese Sports Club

No: 35, Maitland Place, Colombo 07.

Vacancy – General Manager

The Singhalese Sports Club is one of the pioneering and prestigious Cricket Clubs in Sri Lanka. Established in 1899, the SSC has stood as a beacon of sporting excellence and cultural significance for well over a century.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Honorary Secretary and the Executive Committee, the General Manager must be a good administrator with a pleasing personality and strong public relations skills. Responsible for driving revenue, ensuring world-class facilities, overseeing security, and managing all outsourced services to deliver exceptional service to members and guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Club operations, including Cricket grounds, Sporting Facilities (indoor and outdoor), F&B, events and member services.
• Drive revenue growth through memberships, events, F&B, sponsorships and marketing initiatives.
• Ensure facilities are maintained to international standards, manage capital upgrades and repairs.
• Oversee security operations and safety compliances.
• Manage outsourced services (maintenance, catering, cleaning, landscaping, etc.) for quality and cost efficiency.
• Lead, motivate and develop staff to deliver high service standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with members, sponsors, sports bodies and the local community.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, licensing and health & safety requirements.
• Perform any other task required to maintain the club's standard, safety, security and profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, Sports/Facility Management or related field.
• Possess at least 15-20 years' experience at senior level in club management, with proven revenue and facility management success.
• Strong commercial acumen, leadership and communication skills.

Salary/Benefits

Attractive salary package; exceeding industry standards and excellent career opportunities await the right candidate.

Application Details

Apply within 07 days of this advertisement to the following address or email to hr@ssc.lk

Human Resources Executive, Singhalese Sports Club
No. 35, Maitland Place, Colombo 07