Studio Manager
📍 Islington, London
💰 £32,000 per year

Ready to run your own studio like it’s your own?

Our client is searching for a confident, hands-on Studio Manager to take the lead in a beautifully designed, premium Pilates and education space in Islington. This is more than a management role — it’s an opportunity to own the day-to-day experience, shape a thriving studio community, and create something truly special.

💫 About the Opportunity

This boutique studio blends high-quality Pilates with professional education, working with a network of freelance instructors and visiting tutors. As the sole full-time, on-site team member, you’ll be the heartbeat of the space — leading operations, supporting people, and delivering an exceptional client experience.

If you love autonomy, take pride in high standards, and enjoy being the person who makes everything run seamlessly, this role is made for you.

🧩 What You’ll Be Doing

Studio Operations

• Take full ownership of the studio’s daily running

• Open, close, and ensure everything operates smoothly

• Manage class schedules, space usage, and equipment readiness

• Keep the studio immaculate, organised, and welcoming

Team & Tutor Coordination

• Coordinate freelance instructors and visiting tutors

• Manage rotas, cover, and ongoing communication

• Support onboarding and studio inductions

• Act as the on-site lead during courses and workshops

Client Experience

• Deliver a premium, front-of-house experience

• Be the go-to for enquiries, feedback, and problem-solving

• Build strong relationships with members to drive retention

• Create a calm, welcoming, community-led atmosphere

Business & Performance

• Support membership growth and class attendance

• Monitor bookings, usage, and cancellations

• Assist with promotions, launches, and education activity

• Spot opportunities to improve performance and experience

Administration & Systems

• Manage bookings, memberships, and payments

• Maintain accurate records and documentation

• Liaise with suppliers and partners

• Provide updates to senior leadership

🌟 What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience in Pilates, fitness, or the wellness industry

• Confidence working independently and taking full ownership

• Strong organisation and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, especially with freelancers

• A calm, professional, solutions-focused mindset

Desirable:

• Experience managing a studio, venue, or hospitality space

• Experience working with freelance/self-employed teams

• Familiarity with booking or membership systems

• Commercial awareness and interest in growth

🚀 What Success Looks Like

• The studio runs seamlessly day-to-day

• Instructors and tutors feel supported and valued

• Members feel welcomed, engaged, and loyal

• The space consistently delivers a premium experience

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.