Talent Acquisition Specialist - PT & GEXI

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus Celebration

Private Dental and Healthcare

Life Assurance 4x salary

Free Virgin Active membership for you

Employee discounts across Virgin

Job summary

Virgin Active is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its People Team on a 3-month fixed-term contract.

You will deliver end-to-end in-house recruitment for Personal Trainer and Group Exercise roles across club teams, build talent pipelines, partner with hiring managers, and champion our employer brand across platforms. This role focuses on delivering a high-quality candidate journey and strong hiring partnerships.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in Talent Acquisition or agency.
• Able to manage 20–30 roles at one time.
• Strong stakeholder management with a consultative approach.
• Confident in direct sourcing and proactive engagement.
• Passion for exceptional candidate and manager experience.
• Familiar with multiple ATS platforms.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end direct recruitment for Personal Trainer and Group Exercise roles.
• Partner with hiring managers on attraction strategy, role design, and selection.
• Manage vacancies from brief through to offer with a seamless candidate experience.
• Proactively source and engage candidates using direct sourcing techniques and networks.
• Build partnerships with colleges, training providers and early-careers organisations; represent at careers events.
• Champion Virgin Active’s employer brand across platforms and touchpoints.
• Support recruitment campaigns in partnership with Marketing.
• Build talent pipelines for current and future hiring across clubs and support teams.
• Use recruitment data to track performance, identify trends, and improve outcomes.
• Ensure ATS data is accurate, compliant, and up to date.
• Collaborate with TA colleagues to share best practice.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Direct Sourcing

Stakeholder Management

Candidate Experience

ATS platforms

Organisation

Communication

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

About the Role

Virgin Active is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its People Team, supporting Personal Trainer and Group Exercise recruitment across club-based teams. The role is initially a 3-month fixed-term contract with strong potential to become permanent based on performance and business need. The specialist is responsible for delivering a high-quality in-house recruitment experience across Club teams, partnering closely with hiring managers to recruit directly, build talent pipelines, and ensure every candidate journey reflects Virgin Active’s culture, energy, and commitment to wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end direct recruitment for Personal Trainer and Group Exercise roles.
• Act as a trusted recruitment partner to hiring managers, providing advice on attraction strategy, role design, and selection.
• Manage vacancies from brief through to offer, ensuring a seamless and engaging candidate experience.
• Proactively source and engage candidates using direct sourcing techniques, networks, and talent pools.
• Build and maintain partnerships with colleges, training providers and early-careers organisations, and represent Virgin Active at careers fairs and recruitment events to support future talent pipelines.
• Champion Virgin Active’s employer brand across careers platforms, social media, and candidate touchpoints.
• Support recruitment campaigns and initiatives in partnership with Marketing.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs across clubs and support teams.
• Use recruitment data and insights to track performance, identify trends, and continuously improve outcomes.
• Ensure ATS systems and recruitment data are accurate, compliant, and up to date.
• Collaborate closely with TA colleagues to share best practice and support wider people initiatives.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years in Talent Acquisition or agency.
• Ability to manage 20-30 roles at one time.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a consultative, partnership-led approach.
• Confidence in direct sourcing and proactive candidate engagement.
• A passion for delivering an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Familiarity with multiple ATS platforms.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with PTs or Group Exercise (nice to have).
• Experience working in a multi-site or matrix organisation (nice to have).

Benefits & Perks

• 25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave, plus a Celebration Day.
• Access to The Peoples Pension, with employer contributions at 3%.
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy, plus free membership for children and access to Club V.
• Private Dental and Healthcare Insurance.
• Life Assurance of 4x your salary.
• Discounts across Virgin Active, including guest passes and 50% off PT sessions.
• Access to the Virgin Family, including communication with colleagues across the Virgin Group and discounts including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2.
• 20% off food and drink at KAUAI branches located in clubs.
• Access to Salary Finance for loans and savings plans, plus support to become a personal finance expert.
• BUPA employer assistance programme with 4 free counselling sessions.
• Complimentary corporate letting services through Dexters, meaning no tenant charges.
• Access to ePoints, offering online discounts to retailers.

About the Company

Virgin Active is committed to changing people’s lives for the better through wellness. Its team is dedicated to delivering a unique leisure and relaxation experience throughout all its clubs, and the company is evolving into a social wellness brand with people at the heart of everything it does.