Fitness Consultant

Wiltshire Council; Devizes; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Fitness Consultant to guide customers in safe equipment use during induction and to design personalised fitness programmes. The role focuses on coaching clients to achieve their wellbeing goals with empathetic, clear communication.

We offer a hybrid working model with on-site presence for a portion of hours and community/customer-facing duties at service locations. The candidate should be a qualified fitness instructor with broad industry knowledge and strong

Qualifications

• Qualified fitness instructor
• Strong communication with customers
• Empathetic with broad knowledge of the fitness industry

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on safe use of equipment during induction
• Create customised programmes tailored to individual needs
• Coach and support customers to reach their fitness goals

Skills

Fitness instruction

Customer communication

Empathy

Industry knowledge

Job description

Salary: £26,847 - £27,709 pro rata (Plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts)

Hours per week: 14 hours

Interview date: Week commencing 23rd November 2026

Are you passionate about fitness and helping others achieve their health and wellness goals? Join our team to empower individuals on their journeys to better wellbeing and happiness.

As a Fitness Consultant, you will provide guidance to customers on the safe use of equipment during their induction and create customised programmes tailored to individual needs. Your responsibilities will also include coaching and supporting customers in reaching their desired goals.

We are looking for someone who is a qualified fitness instructor who can communicate honestly and openly with customers, who is also empathetic, and holds a broad knowledge of the fitness industry.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Sarah Harryman, Centre Manager at [e-mail]

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Application criteria

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We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.