Fitness Instructor

Hand Picked Hotels; Longfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Uniform & meals on shift

Spa & gym access

Free onsite parking

Wellbeing support

Pension

Discount platform

Employee events

Job summary

Hand Picked Hotels is recruiting a part-time Fitness Instructor for Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa in Longfield, Kent. The role includes delivering gym inductions, group classes, and personalised PT sessions, with a focus on guest wellbeing and high service standards.

Various 24 and 32 hour contracts are available. The position offers £13.50 per hour starting rate plus service charge, alongside benefits such as hospitality discounts, uniform and meals on shift, and career development

Qualifications

• Qualified Fitness Professional with UK fitness qualifications including NVQ Level 2 Fitness Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead Welcome to Wellness gym inductions and member wellness days.
• Deliver engaging group fitness classes.
• Provide personalised personal training sessions tailored to individual goals.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and guest wellbeing.

Skills

Fitness qualifications

Education

NVQ Level 2 Fitness Instructor

Level 3 Personal Trainer Certification

Job description

Fitness Instructor - Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa

Location: Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NQ

Salary: Starting at £13.50 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Job Type: Part-time | Permanent | 24 & 32 hour contracts available

Come and join our Team...

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Fitness Instructor at Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

Tucked away in the scenic Kent countryside, yet just moments from London, Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa offers a workplace where heritage and genuine hospitality come together. Joining our team means being part of a venue known for delivering exceptional conferences, executive retreats, and unforgettable occasions.

As a member of our team, you’ll help create unforgettable moments for guests as they explore our tranquil grounds, celebrate special events, and enjoy our personalised service, with an emphasis on service, excellence & consistency.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa offers an inspiring place to grow your career.

What will the role involve?

As a Fitness Instructor, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional health and wellbeing experiences for our guests and members. Your responsibilities will be varied and rewarding, including leading Welcome to Wellness gym inductions, supporting member wellness days, delivering engaging group fitness classes, and providing personal training sessions tailored to individual goals. Working as part of a passionate team, you will help drive success by consistently delivering outstanding customer service and placing the guest at the heart of everything you do. You will inspire and motivate others through high-quality training sessions, bringing enthusiasm and positivity to support their health and fitness journeys. With a strong focus on mindfulness and wellbeing, you will be committed to maintaining the highest standards and creating memorable experiences that leave every guest feeling refreshed, energised, and empowered. Above all, you will be enthusiastic, team-oriented, and ready to enjoy being part of our Hand Picked Team.

We have a 24 and 32 hour contract available, days & shifts will vary working around the requirements of the health club.

Flexible working hours can be accommodated where possible.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive hourly rate of £13.50 with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
• Ongoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Complimentary spa and gym access (*where available, restrictions apply at some venues).
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
• Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
• Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Are you Hand Picked?

• We are looking for proactive and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. We thrive on excelling together to ensure as a team we deliver service, excellence and consistency, fostering a culture of collaboration, partnership & teamwork.
• You will have passion and pride in delivering exceptional, high-quality, personalised service to ensure our guests experiences are memorable.
• Qualified Fitness Professional with current UK fitness qualifications, including NVQ Level 2 Fitness Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer certifications.
• Passionate about health and wellbeing, with the ability to motivate, inspire and support members in achieving their individual fitness goals.
• Confident and knowledgeable in providing expert fitness advice, tailoring guidance and training programmes to suit a range of abilities and aspirations.
• Customer-focused, with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional service and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Positive, enthusiastic and approachable, able to build strong relationships with members and colleagues alike.
• A proactive team player who is committed to maintaining high standards and contributing to a successful and supportive fitness team.
• Pool Responder and Pool Plant Room trained would be advantageous, although not essential.

Who We Are…

Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.

Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.

Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.