Gym Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Join the Birch Community in Selsdon as Cluster Head of Fitness
Who are Birch?
We’re glad you asked! Birch is challenger hospitality brand that believes in putting wellness, craft, and nature at the heart of everything we do. Birch are on a mission to help you escape from hustle and bustle of urban living and give your body, and mind, the chance to switch off, relax and reset.
Birch and the team would love to welcome you on this journey as we open the doors for guests, and future friends, to enjoy. We have sleeping spaces, working destinations, restaurants, a selection of bars, wellness centres, pottery, craft destinations and lido, along with our rewilded land, where cows, pigs and deer roam free, and our horticulture team grow fruit, vegetables and herbs that will be foraged to use across the sites. What really makes Birch special is our people, aligned to lovingly take care of the land and hotel’s that we are the ambassadors, and custodians of.
Are you a bit of Birch, here is what is needed to join us…
You have gained your skills working in Gyms or Leisure centres either for a reputable leisure brand or hotel. You are now ready to take on a role of managing 2 gyms across our 2 properties with a view to taking on a third in the near future. You love fitness of the mind, body and soul as your will work closely with our Head of Wellness to deliver an outstanding function to our members, guests, and team members.
Who are you?
· A values driven individual who speaks their mind, is brave enough to be different, and believes in caring in all that you do.
· Understands the intricate nature of fitness and wants to help our members and guests work towards their fitness goals.
· You are Innovative and look for new ways to delight our guests by building a great programme for fitness as a group or an individual.
· A great communicator that manages their time well, you are always one step ahead.
· Inspires new team members and develops them to progress in the business, you love training and watching people grow from sharing your knowledge.
· Delivery of classes and workshops within fitness is key.
· You know the safety guidelines and sanitation practices, health and safety is top of your list.
· You collaborate with the head of Wellness to ensure that our Leisure & Wellness is exceptional.
· Engages guest and members across two properties and inspires a team.
Check our some of our Birch Benefits to help you play hard…
- Free Gym Membership
- 30% discount across all food and beverage outlets in all Birch Hotels
- Stay with us from £50.00 Bed & Breakfast in all Birch Hotels
- Learn a new hobby in our bakery, pottery or become a master ceramicist.
- Holiday that increases with your length of service (up to 5 additional days)
- Use of the Lido to get your laps in or relax in the sun.
- Party with Birch in our Birch Team Socials where we kick back, relax and celebrate.
- Discounted treatments in our wellness centres
- Cycle to work and tech schemes.
- Healthy and nutritious meals on duty
- Plus Many Many More!!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- 2 Years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Head of Fitness
Expected start date: 27/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Gym Manager roles across Birch Selsdon's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £48,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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