Help launch Southwold's brand-new community gym
We're looking for an enthusiastic, people-focused Gym Manager to lead the launch of Southwold Gym, an exciting new community fitness centre based at The Old Hospital in Southwold.
This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up. Rather than stepping into an established gym, you'll play a key role in shaping every aspect of the member experience, helping create a welcoming, inclusive space where everyone feels they belong.
If you're passionate about fitness, enjoy building relationships, and want your work to have a genuine impact on your community, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
The Old Hospital was created following a community campaign to save Southwold and Reydon's former hospital from demolition. Today, it's a thriving community hub, home to affordable housing, Southwold Library, and The Canteen – our nationally recognised community café.
Southwold Gym is the next chapter in our journey, providing affordable, accessible fitness opportunities that improve physical and mental wellbeing for local people of all ages.
What You'll Do
As Gym Manager you'll:
- Lead the successful launch and day-to-day operation of the gym.
- Create an outstanding member experience where everyone feels welcome and supported.
- Deliver and develop engaging fitness programmes and group activities.
- Build relationships with members, community organisations and local partners.
- Recruit, support and motivate staff and instructors.
- Manage memberships, access systems, equipment and supplier relationships.
- Ensure high standards of health and safety, cleanliness and presentation.
- Help grow membership and develop new opportunities as the gym evolves.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, approachable and passionate about helping people.
- An excellent communicator with strong customer service skills.
- Organised, proactive and confident working independently.
- Comfortable using digital systems.
- Excited by the opportunity to build and grow a new community facility.
We'd also love to see experience in:
- Fitness, leisure or gym management.
- Managing or supervising a small team.
- Sales or membership growth.
- Community or charity organisations.
- Social media and marketing.
Don't meet every requirement? We'd still encourage you to apply. We're looking for the right person as much as the perfect CV.
What We Offer
- £29,000 annual salary.
- Free gym membership.
- Free meals and drinks from The Canteen.
- 28 days annual leave.
- Workplace pension.
- Professional development and training.
- A supportive and collaborative team.
- Flexible daytime working hours (Tuesday–Saturday).
Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy by creating a facility that will improve lives across our community for years to come.
How to Apply
Please send:
- An up-to-date CV.
- A short statement explaining why you're interested in the role and how you meet the person specification.
Applications should be emailed to [email protected].
Closing date: Friday 24 July, 6:00pm
Interviews: Monday 27 July
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Pay: £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
Work Location: In person
