Gym Manager – Full Time – Oxford

Catering; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Additional annual leave

Sign-on bonus

Hybrid working pattern

Job summary

Thompson & Terry Recruitment are partnering with a thriving fitness business in Oxfordshire to recruit a proactive Gym Manager. You will lead daily gym operations, coach clients, and mentor a small team to deliver exceptional service.

The role offers a hybrid pattern (1 day from home per week), 37.5 hours a week, and a base salary of £35,000. You’ll drive member growth, run tours, support journeys, and maintain a high-energy, welcoming culture.

Qualifications

• Experience within a gym or fitness environment, ideally in a management or supervisory role.
• A genuine passion for health, fitness and training, with a strong interest in continuous learning.
• A natural people person who builds strong relationships with both clients and colleagues.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing a team, including conducting appraisals.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to support membership growth, retention and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of day-to-day gym operations.
• Deliver personal training and small group coaching as needed.
• Lead and develop your team, conducting appraisals and mentoring.
• Grow the client base through gym tours, member journeys and retention initiatives.
• Create a high-energy, positive environment and outstanding client experience.

Skills

Gym management

Team leadership

Personal training

Client engagement

Retention strategies

Membership growth

Job description

Location: North Oxfordshire (Hybrid, 1 day per week from home)
Salary: £35,000 base salary
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Purely Monday to Friday)
Experience: Gym Manager, Operations Management, Fitness Manager, Studio Manager, Personal Trainer, Fitness Coach, Membership Sales, Retention, Relationship Management, Health and Fitness

The Opportunity

Thompson & Terry Recruitment are absolutely delighted to be working with a thriving, community-focused fitness business to recruit an energetic and passionate Gym Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing gym that has built an outstanding reputation for its coaching, culture and client results. The team are close-knit, supportive and genuinely love what they do, and they are now looking for a like-minded leader to take things to the next level.

As Gym Manager, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day running of the gym, combining operational management with hands‑on coaching and team development. This is a brilliant, varied role where no two days are the same. You will be leading from the front, supporting your team, delivering personal training, and creating an exceptional experience for every single client.

You will manage a small team who have built fantastic relationships with each other and their clients. This role is perfect for someone who is a real people person, enjoys mentoring others, and takes pride in building a positive, high‑energy environment.

Alongside this, you will play a key role in growing the client base, delivering gym tours, supporting member journeys, and driving retention. You will also lead on appraisals and team development, ensuring everyone is progressing and performing at their best.

We are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about health and fitness. Someone who loves learning, keeps up to date with new ideas and training methods, and brings real enthusiasm and energy into the gym every single day.

The Company

Thompson & Terry Recruitment are proud to be working with a well‑established and values‑led fitness business with an exceptional reputation and incredibly strong staff retention.

This is a business where people stay, grow and build lasting relationships. The culture is positive, supportive and driven, with a real focus on both client success and team wellbeing.

The successful Gym Manager will join a business that truly values its people, offering private health insurance, additional annual leave with length of service, and potential sign‑on bonuses. Alongside this, employees benefit from a hybrid working pattern and the opportunity to build a long‑term career within a business that genuinely invests in its people.

Requirements

• Experience within a gym or fitness environment, ideally in a management or supervisory role.
• A genuine passion for health, fitness and training, with a strong interest in continuous learning.
• A natural people person who builds strong relationships with both clients and colleagues.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing a team, including conducting appraisals.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to support membership growth, retention and client engagement.
• A hands‑on approach with experience delivering personal training or small group coaching.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy and varied role.

No terminology used in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Applications from all suitably qualified individuals are encouraged.

If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please let us know.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

Salary: £35000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire