General Manager - Derby, Derbyshire

JD Gyms; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fitness brand in East Midlands is seeking a passionate General Manager to lead a high-performing team and create an exceptional fitness experience. Responsibilities include leadership development, member engagement, and driving operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in fitness or hospitality and the ability to grow revenue. The role offers a competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£30,000–£35,000)

Free JD Gyms membership

Private health care

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in fitness, leisure, or hospitality.
• Track record of growing revenue and managing teams effectively.
• Hands-on approach to member engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Engage with members and drive retention.
• Ensure operational excellence in health and safety.
• Drive membership growth through marketing and outreach.
• Monitor financial performance to meet business targets.

Skills

Leadership experience in fitness

Strong commercial acumen

Passion for health and fitness

Experience managing teams

Job description

General Manager - Derby, Derbyshire

Job Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week

At JD Gyms, we don’t just run gyms, we build vibrant communities. We’re looking for a passionate, energetic General Manager to lead from the front, inspire their team, and create the best fitness experience. This is your opportunity to take full ownership of a stylish, high‑performing gym, blending leadership, commercial strategy, and member engagement into one rewarding role. You will have the autonomy to shape the gym's success, create a positive and motivating environment, and make a significant impact on both staff and members.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team of managers, coaches, and assistants.
• Be a visible, inspiring presence on the gym floor—engaging with members and driving retention.
• Ensure operational excellence across health & safety, cleanliness, and compliance.
• Drive membership growth through local marketing, outreach, and community events.
• Monitor financial performance and deliver against key business targets.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership experience in fitness, leisure, or hospitality.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of growing revenue.
• Passion for health and fitness, with a hands‑on approach to member engagement.
• Experience managing teams and driving performance.
• Ideally, previous experience as a Fitness Manager, Duty Manager, or GM in a high‑volume setting.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary (£30,000–£35,000 + opportunity to increase your earnings through a performance‑related bonus of up to 5.5% of annual salary, paid quarterly)
• Free JD Gyms membership
• JD Group staff discounts
• Private health care (role / location dependent)
• Company pension scheme
• Wellbeing support & employee discount programme
• On‑site parking and staff social events

Why JD Gyms?

As General Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of your club, leading by example, energising your team, and making every member feel like they belong. You’ll have the autonomy to shape your gym’s success and the opportunity to grow within one of the UK’s fastest‑growing fitness brands.

Apply now and take the lead at JD Gyms