Gym & Duty Manager

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS); Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bournemouth University is seeking a Gym & Duty Manager to lead the operation of SportBU's gym, studios and fitness provision. You will manage shifts, ensure safety and compliance, and drive a welcoming, engaging customer experience across facilities.

The role demands a proactive leader with experience in leisure or sport, capable of supervising teams, delivering programs and contributing to commercial growth. Location is Bournemouth; salary is pro rata with progression potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the fitness facilities and support the growth of SportBU's health and fitness offering.
• Work on a shift rota that includes early mornings, evenings and weekends to ensure safe, compliant and customer‑focused services.
• Act as Duty Manager during shifts, supervise staff, and help deliver sport, fitness programming and commercial objectives.

Job description

Closing date: 20 September 2026
Location: Bournemouth
Region: South West
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: Salary from £26,093 - £28,778 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £31,236

Description

Bournemouth University is committed to creating an outstanding student and staff experience through sport, physical activity and wellbeing. SportBU sits at the heart of this ambition, providing high-quality facilities, programmes and opportunities that help our community thrive. We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused and commercially minded Gym & Duty Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our fitness facilities and support the continued growth of our health and fitness offering. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with experience in the leisure, fitness or sport sector who enjoys leading teams, delivering exceptional customer experiences and creating safe, welcoming and engaging environments.

As Gym & Duty Manager, you will be responsible for the operational delivery of SportBU's gym, studios and wider fitness provision. Working on a shift rota that includes early mornings, evenings and weekends, you will play a key role in ensuring our facilities are safe, compliant, customer-focused and commercially successful. You will act as Duty Manager during designated shifts, taking responsibility for the smooth running of facilities, staff supervision and service delivery while supporting the implementation of SportBU's strategic objectives. The role offers a varied and rewarding mix of operational management, team leadership, customer engagement, fitness programming and commercial development. This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job Full details: https://vacancies.bournemouth.ac.uk/vacancies/827/gym--duty-manager.html