Operations Director – Gym Chain

Location: UK (Various Locations)

Salary: Circa £75,000 + Bonus Opportunities

About Our Client:
Our client is an expanding fitness chain in the UK, dedicated to providing exceptional gym experiences and fostering a vibrant community. With ambitious growth plans and a commitment to operational excellence, they are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead their dynamic team.

Role Overview:
As the Operations Director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the gyms. This individual will lead a team of regional managers and general managers, driving operational standards and compliance while managing budgets and enhancing profitability. This is an all-rounder role that requires a deep understanding of people, products, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations across all sites, ensuring exceptional service, cleanliness, and member experience.

• Lead and support site managers, ensuring adequate staffing, training, and performance standards.

• Drive operational standards and compliance with health & safety regulations, maintenance schedules, and industry standards.

• Manage budgets and operational efficiency, controlling costs and improving profitability.

• Implement growth and expansion plans, overseeing new club openings and refurbishments.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong operational background with experience in multi-site management.

• Proactive leadership style, ideally with a military background.

• Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.

Working Hours:
Predominantly Monday to Friday

Company Benefits:

• Free gym membership (plus one additional person).

• Pension plan.

• Bonus opportunities.

Our client is looking for a driven leader with a passion for fitness and a track record of operational success. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and join a team that is making a positive impact in the fitness industry!

Your recruiter for this role is Cam Bridger, Account Director at Love Recruitment and can be contacted simply by applying for this role below. Love Recruitment are a fitness recruitment agency, specialising in hundreds of fitness jobs like these. Cam is a health and fitness recruitment specialist for the whole fitness sector and if keen to considered please ‘apply now’.

Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.