Assistant General Manager - Salford, Manchester

JD Gyms; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness chain is seeking an energetic Assistant General Manager for their Manchester location. In this role, you will lead and inspire the team, ensuring operational excellence while driving member engagement and sales. The ideal candidate should possess supervisory experience and a passion for fitness, with competitive salary ranging from £24,000 to £28,000 plus additional benefits. Join a company where you can develop your skills and make a real impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free gym membership

Staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Employee discount programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role is required.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to engage with gym members.
• Proven sales and customer service ability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support the team to set high standards.
• Ensure operational excellence in health & safety and cleanliness.
• Support membership sales and retention activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Sales ability

Customer service skills

Passion for fitness

Job description

Assistant General Manager -Salford, Manchester

📍 Various Locations | Full-Time

Ready to lead from the front and help run one of the UK’s most stylish, best-equipped gyms?

AtJD Gyms, we’re looking for a hands‑on, energetic Assistant General Manager to support club performance, inspire the team, and deliver an exceptional member experience. You’ll be a visible leader on the gym floor, a trusted deputy to the General Manager, and a driving force behind the club’s success.

💼 What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, coach, and support the team—setting high standards and motivating performance.
• Be a visible presence on the gym floor, engaging with members and building community.
• Ensure operational excellence across health & safety, cleanliness, and compliance.
• Support membership sales, retention, and local marketing initiatives.
• Take ownership of key business areas and KPIs, stepping up when the GM is off‑site.

🧠 What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for fitness.
• Confidence and approachability on the gym floor.
• Proven sales and customer service ability.
• Ambition to grow into a future General Manager role.

🎁 What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary (£24,000–£28,000 depending on location / club size)
• The opportunity to personal train up to 2 clients per week outside of their contracted hours.
• Free JD Gyms membership
• JD Group staff discounts Company pension scheme
• Wellbeing support & employee discount programme
• On‑site parking and staff social events
• Career development opportunities

🚀 Why JD Gyms?

As Assistant General Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the action—leading by example, developing your leadership skills, and making a direct impact on member experience and club success. If you’re passionate about fitness, love working with people, and want to grow your career, this is your next big move.

📩 Apply now and become a leader in one of the UK’s fastest‑growing gym chains.