When you join Your Trust as a Group Health and Fitness Manager you will be part of a charity based in Rochdale that aims to support every member of our diverse community to live their best life; inspiring them to be healthier, happier and creative people.
What’s in it for me?
As a Group Health and Fitness Manager we can offer you:
Salary: Band 5, £35,201 -£39,249 per annum (pro-rate for part time hours)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Your Trust Sites across Rochdale Borough
What will my role be as a Group Health and Fitness Manager?
The purpose of the job is to provide a professional, efficient, and high-quality service to customers of Your Trust. This includes leading and managing our health and fitness offer, developing and monitoring a diverse gym and group exercise programme and implementing innovative digital solutions that enhance the member journey and support retention whilst working collaboratively with internal and external partners to deliver inclusive, accessible and commercially sustainable health and wellbeing opportunities that support and increase participation, promote physical activity and contribute to improved health outcomes across the borough.
What do I need to have?
- Qualified to Level 4 in Fitness or equivalent or qualified by experience
- Extensive experience in a leadership role in sport or leisure including mentoring, motivating and coaching
- Proven and successful experience of working with Teams across multiple disciplines and sites
- Experience of managing budgets and operations within tight financial circumstances and competing priorities
- Proven experience of delivery of service improvements andefficiency programmes
- Hold IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent or demonstrate commitment and ability to achieve within 3-6 months
- Understanding of how to deliver a balanced facility programme and how to measure and continually improve its performance and effectiveness
- Knowledge of one or all of the following; health and fitness, gymnastics, programming for the community
- Must be an effective project manager able to co-ordinate tasks to deliver activities and events
- Able to work flexibly including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays
- Excellent communication; both oral and written and excellent interpersonal skills
As an organisation we encourage an environment which is inclusive to all therefore we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with all different kinds of life experiences.
If you have any interest in / or experience in any of the following: Sports Coach, Community Work, Health & Fitness, Customer Service then we would love to hear from you.
If you have any queries please call 01706 926215.
All positions are subject to a DBS Check appropriate to the role
Thank you for your interest in working with us
Our work as a charity is wide-ranging covering culture, health, physical activity, sport, wellness and everything in between. We work with all ages and all backgrounds, in and outside of our venues and throughout the community.
Our programmes tackle holiday hunger in young people, exercise and reduced isolation for older people, rehabilitative programmes for those with long term illness, creative and outdoor education programmes for schools, artist exhibitions, commissions, live productions, outdoor festivals, an annual pantomime and much more.
We help people to experience everything from improved health, motivation, confidence and happiness to achieving qualifications or progressing into work. Most importantly however, we help people of all ages to meet each other, enjoy doing things together and have fun.
You can read about some of the work that we have done recently in our Your Trust Impact Report 2024 - 2025 . You can also read our 5 Year Strategic Plan that outlines how Your Trust will continue developing into a high-performing, sustainable organisation that delivers exciting and inclusive outcomes for the people of the borough of Rochdale, please see Your Trust Strategic Plan 2022 – 2027 .
Your Trust offers a number of full time, part time and casual jobs and are committed to equal opportunities in employment.
Band 5, £35,201 - £39,249 per annum (pro-rate for part time hours)
Hours
37 hours per week
- Best of Friends Events Membership
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Free Gym Membership
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Real Living Wage Pay Rates
04-10-2026
Job attachments
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Group Health and Fitness Manager in Rochdale employer: Your Trust
Joining Your Trust as the Head of Accounting and Financial Control means becoming part of a dedicated charity in Rochdale that prioritises community well-being and inclusivity. We offer a supportive work culture with hybrid working options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. Here, your expertise will not only enhance our financial operations but also contribute to the continuous improvement of our services, ensuring that we can inspire healthier and happier lives within our diverse community.
