Reference code: HLH/2607/03
- Leisure
- Inverness
- Closing on 29th July 2026
- Work location: Inverness Leisure
- Contract type: Full time (35 hours per week)
- Salary: £36,636 - £40,968 per annum
- Homeworking: This post is not suitable for homeworking
- Responsible to: Leisure Manager
- Contact: Ross Dudgeon 01463 221842 / [email protected]
- Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.
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Design, implement and support a dynamic fitness programme, including gym-based training, group exercise classes, specialist wellbeing sessions and performance programmes.
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Ensure programmes reflect current industry trends and evidence-based practices.
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Support gym and group fitness teams to ensure high standards of delivery, safety, environment and customer service.
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Support staff recruitment and development including performance monitoring.
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Oversee all health and safety protocols, including risk assessments and safety of gym equipment to provide a secure and compliant environment for staff and customers.
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Create and curate high-quality content for social media platforms to enhance visibility, attract new members, and support community engagement in collaboration with High Life Highland marketing team.
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Introduce cutting-edge fitness concepts, technology integration (e.g., virtual classes, fitness apps), and inclusive programming for all demographics.
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Regularly review and refresh offerings based on market research and member feedback.
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Plan, organise, and deliver engaging fitness events and challenges that promote member participation, community engagement and wellbeing
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Develop partnerships with fitness brands, local businesses, and health professionals to enhance service delivery and generate income.
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Identify sponsorship and funding opportunities to support programme growth.
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Work in close coordination with sport’s governing bodies and partner organisations to ensure the provision of high-quality, inclusive fitness services.
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Recruit, train, and lead fitness instructors and gym staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
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Monitor KPIs such as participation rates, retention, and revenue.
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Prepare reports for senior management and contribute to strategic planning.
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Maintain an awareness and knowledge of the risk management responsibilities appropriate to their role, as identified within the HLH Risk Policy and associated guidance documentation.
*** A Disclosure Scotland PVG check is required for this post ***
Date posted: 15th July 2026
High Life Highland is charity and our purpose is Making Life Better. We are a fun, friendly, caring, supportive, inclusive and proud organisation with strong people values based around integrity, community, accountability, respect and example. We believe if all our of employees strive to embrace our people values then, collectively, we give ourselves the best chance of fulfilling our purpose of Making Life Better.
High Life Highland (HLH) is committed to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable groups, including children and protected adults and believes that they should never experience any kind of abuse. It has a responsibility to promote the welfare of those in vulnerable groups and to keep them safe and to practice in a way that protects them. HLH expects all those with whom the Charity engages to share this position. Where applicable, new positions will be subject to the appropriate level of Disclosure Scotland checking; identity checks (address, date of birth), employment/experience history, two references (one of which must be most recent employer, where appropriate), qualifications, Right to Work in the UK (where applicable). The above will apply to anyone working on behalf of HLH (paid or unpaid) including all board directors, staff, workers, volunteers, agency staff and students.
