Head of Projects & New Business

Educatedbody; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fitness and wellness industry is seeking a Head of Projects & New Business to drive sales and manage high-profile projects. This senior role involves leadership, sales, and consultancy, offering a clear path for career development and progression. If you are passionate about fitness and have a proven track record in sales, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of wellness spaces.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience, ideally in fitness, wellness, or property sectors.
• Strong stakeholder skills and confident deal closer.
• Ambitious and organized with a passion for growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales process and delivery of specialist equipment projects.
• Win new business and manage project timelines.
• Oversee installation of gym equipment and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Sales experience

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Resilience

Adaptability

Passion for fitness

CAD skills

Job description

Head of Projects & New Business

• Location: London (Hybrid)
• Company: Educated Body
• Salary: £40-50k basic with OTE £60-70k (commission is uncapped so there is no upper threshold to your earning potential)
• Start Date: July
• Be the driving force behind industry-leading wellbeing projects

Educated Body is seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Projects & New Business to lead our specialist equipment sales and supply division. This senior-level role is central to the continued growth of our business. If you thrive on winning new business, leadership, strategy, and seeing high-profile projects come to life—this could be your next career-defining move.

About the Role

This role combines leadership, sales, project management, and consultancy. You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the sales process and delivery of specialist equipment projects—from concept through to installation.
• Winning new business and converting opportunities into signed orders with complete fulfilment oversight.
• Working closely with our CEO, MD, and senior leadership team to deliver best-in-class client outcomes in fitness and wellbeing.

We offer clear career development pathways, with promotion and progression at the heart of our culture. If you’re looking for a long-term career (not just a job), Educated Body is the place to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Marketing

• Drive business development via prospecting and lead nurturing.
• Manage and grow a strong pipeline and reporting through Pipedrive CRM.
• Support brand growth through social media and marketing activity.

Consultancy Projects

• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead project discussions and presentations, both written and verbal.
• Manage project timelines, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on project strategy and delivery.
• Prepare CAD gym layouts and supplier quotes.
• Maintain documentation and version control throughout.
• Process orders and manage invoicing through our internal systems.

Logistics & Delivery

• Oversee the wider team to deliver specialist gym equipment installs, including site visits.
• Coordinate with suppliers, ensuring full technical and logistical alignment.
• Accountability for comprehensive after-sales support and documentation.

General

• Lead and develop a team of two people. Recruit new team members when required.
• Support the leadership team and board with any reasonable additional tasks.

About You

• Proven sales experience (desirable in fitness, wellness or property sectors)
• Confident deal closer with strong stakeholder skills
• Ambitious, organised, and ready to grow something big
• Confident, credible, and solution-oriented—especially in front of clients, developers, and project partners.
• A strategic thinker with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple complex projects.
• Passion for fitness, wellness and design-led environments.
• CAD skills in gym equipment layouts.

About Educated Body

Educated Body operates at the forefront of the fitness and wellness space across luxury residential, corporate, and super-prime developments. Our clients include some of the UK’s most prestigious property developers and global names like Argent Related, Soho House, Canary Wharf Group Plc, BBC Television Centre, and Battersea Power Station.

Our consultancy division designs, equips, and supports world-class fitness and wellness spaces, and you’ll be leading that mission. We’re also proud co-owners of RCH Design Ltd, in partnership with renowned interior designers Zynk Design.

Sound like you?

Introduce yourself! Send your CV and a short covering note to Steve, our MD, at [e-mail]

We’d love to hear how you could shape the future of wellness spaces with us!