Assistant General Manager in Witham - Brand New Club

Love Recruitment Limited; Witham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new club

Bonus potential

Job summary

Love Recruitment Limited in Witham, Essex, is seeking an energetic Assistant General Manager to launch a brand-new health and fitness destination. You will help lead the club from day one, delivering outstanding member experiences and driving growth alongside the Club Manager.

This hands-on management role combines leadership on the gym floor with team development, sales initiatives and community engagement to build a vibrant club culture and achieve commercial goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in fitness management at a supervisory level.
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional member experiences.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Track record in driving sales and retention initiatives.
• Collaborative mindset with growth and operational focus.

Responsibilities

• Member experience: create unforgettable moments and champion service excellence on the gym floor.
• Leadership on the floor: be visible and set the pace with the Club Manager.
• Team development: mentor a high-performing team of Membership Associates and Personal Trainers.
• Growth initiatives: contribute to sales strategies and drive commercial opportunities.
• Community connections: organise local events and partnerships to boost member engagement.
• Operational excellence: support day-to-day operations with smart scheduling and brand values.

Skills

Fitness management

Leadership

Sales-driven mindset

Education

Level 3 Personal Trainer

Job description

Assistant General Manager in Witham - Brand New Club

Up to £30k (experience dependent) + bonus

Location: Witham, Essex

Our client is a brand-new health and fitness destination in Witham, blending cutting-edge training with recovery facilities to create an exceptional member experience tailored to individual needs. They’re looking for an energetic and ambitious Assistant General Manager to help lead the club from day one.

This is a hands-on management role within a fast-growing, independent fitness business, with genuine scope to shape the club’s culture from the ground up and grow your own career alongside it. You’ll work closely with the Club Manager, playing a central role in a business built around helping members love their fitness journey.

Key responsibilities:

• Member experience: Support the creation of unforgettable moments every day, empowering members to smash their goals and love their journey, and champion service excellence on the gym floor.

• Leadership on the floor: Be highly visible and approachable, setting the pace alongside the Club Manager, and inspire the team by leading through example.

• Team development: Help build and mentor a high-performing team of Membership Associates and Personal Trainers, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth.

• Growth initiatives: Contribute to ambitious sales and retention strategies, and help drive commercial opportunities such as personal training and secondary spend.

• Community connections: Organise and take part in local events and partnerships that raise the club’s profile and build member engagement.

• Operational excellence: Support smooth day-to-day operations through smart scheduling and high standards, and uphold brand values throughout.

About you:

• Experience: A background in fitness management, such as Assistant General Manager, Fitness Manager, Deputy or Assistant Manager, or Sales Manager.

• Qualifications: Level 3 Personal Trainer qualified is ideal.

• Personality: Strong passion for fitness, energy, personality and ambition.

• Track record: Proven ability to deliver exceptional member experiences and support community engagement.

• Mindset: A collaborative approach and a drive to support club growth and operational excellence.