Exercise on Referral Lead

Lampton Leisure; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community fitness organization is seeking an Exercise Referral Lead to develop and manage exercise referral programs in Greater London. The role involves leading team training, ensuring adherence to health standards, and collaborating with local health agencies. The ideal candidate should possess relevant fitness qualifications and a passion for health and wellbeing. This position offers competitive pay, holiday allowances, and numerous employee perks.

Benefits

Annual pay reviews

22 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Free gym membership

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Exclusive discounts

Staff wellbeing perks

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering sports and community development activities.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach towards clients.
• Ability to deliver structured exercise sessions safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Exercise on Referral Programme.
• Coordinate and administer the programme to support Houslow KPIs.
• Build partnerships with community organisations and NHS partners.

Skills

Experience with funding for the Health and Wellbeing team

Ability to influence others

Organised and professional demeanor

Education

Fitness instructor or personal training qualification (Level 3)

Exercise on Referral Certificate

Job description

Exercise Referral Lead

As an Exercise Referral Lead at Lampton Leisure, you will contribute to the strategic development of exercise referral programming and physical activities across the borough.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Lampton Leisure Health & Wellbeing Plan and lead on the adult delivery of Health, Wellbeing, Sports, and Development.
• Lead the Exercise on Referral Programme.
• Coordinate and administer the programme, supporting the Health and Wellbeing Manager on delivery of all Houslow KPIs.
• Assist in the training, management, and development of the Exercise on Referral team.
• Innovate and diversify the exercise referral offering.
• Stay up to date with CPD’s and industry standards.
• Partner with on‑site teams such as fitness and membership to support community members who can benefit from our services.
• Build and maintain positive working partnerships with key partners such as Morelife, London Borough of Hounslow, Public Health, and community organisations.
• Undertake regular visits to GP surgeries, working with NHS partners to devise a training programme that supports the programme’s objectives.
• Plan and implement a pathway of activities, including a range of appropriate exercise sessions within Lampton centres and community‑led classes.
• Deliver structured exercise sessions that are safe, effective, and enjoyable.
• Assist with health and wellbeing events, corporate team building, and outreach engagement events.
• Conduct site visits and assess EOR instructors to ensure deliverables meet standards.
• Manage the EOR team, providing regular 1:1 support, involvement in recruitment, and overseeing holiday and absence arrangements.
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Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with funding for the Health and Wellbeing team.
• Fitness instructor or personal training qualification (Level 3) and/or an Exercise on Referral Certificate.
• Previous experience planning and delivering sports and community development activities and coaching or instructing adult fitness sessions.
• A passion for health and wellbeing.
• Empathetic, organised, professional, and compassionate, with experience working across an organisation.
• Ability to influence others.
• Employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lampton Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

Important information: This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a satisfactory police record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Why Join Lampton Leisure?

• Annual pay reviews and competitive.
• 22 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays.
• Free GOLD gym membership.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pension scheme.
• Exclusive discounts through Lampton Rewards and EE mobile offers.
• Staff wellbeing perks – online GP access, EAP, health testing, flu jabs, and eye care vouchers.
• Sustainability perks – cycle‑to‑work and electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Career growth – CPD training, structured development, and leadership opportunities.

Lampton Leisure is a community with health and wellbeing at our core. We understand everyone’s health journey is unique and personal and we are proud to offer a suite of fitness and wellbeing facilities for local people of all levels of experience. Our mission is to provide inclusive and safe environments, delivering supportive and expert advice to all ages, abilities and backgrounds, ensuring an enjoyable customer experience across all our leisure centres in West London.