Operations Manager

Virgin Active

UKonsitePosted Jul 6, 2026
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About the role

Virgin Active are committed to changing people's lives for the better through wellness. Our team are dedicated to delivering a unique leisure and relaxation experience throughout all our clubs. All our team members pride themselves on incorporating Virgin Active values and ensuring the highest Brand Standards into their work, so our members can experience the finest facilities and service. So we take value in recruiting only the very best Operations Manager to join our Club teams, to ensure all facilities are available to members at all times and are in excellent condition.

The Operations Manager is responsible for for ensuring smooth daily operations of the Club.

The Role

Ensuring the Team and colleagues adhere to the highest Health & Safety Standards, Brand Standards & Cleanliness in line with the Brand expectations.

Collaborating with the H&S Advisor and the General Manger to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations and updates.

Being proactive in seeking operational interventions to ensure compliance and improve the club’s cleanliness, brand standards and safety levels.

Supervising and scheduling the activities of the team ensuring Full Time Equivalent and payroll costs are controlled within budget.

Championing growth and development of yourself and your team, setting clear objects, expectations and monitoring the team performance throughout the year. Promptly nurture potential and address underperformance.

Fulfilling Duty Shifts when required, therefore having responsibility and accountability during the shift, controlling staffing and facility issues throughout the club.

Experience

Experience in operations management or a related field.

Our Perks

30 days (including bank holidays) annual leave – and we want you take them

Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%

Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for your children too, ability to take advantage of our Club V.

We want you to love Virgin Active like we do, so you get discounts across Virgin active – everything from guest passes to 50% off PT sessions.

You will join Virgin Family - where not only can you communicate with your colleagues across Virgin Group, but also many discounts (including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2)

Maintaining a healthy diet while at work can be hard, so we offer all our team members 20% off food and drink at our KAUAI branches located in clubs.

Managing finances can be difficult, so we offer access to Salary Finance. They can support you with loans and savings plans, as well as help you become a personal finance expert.

Mental health is a cornerstone of wellbeing. Our BUPA employer assistance programme is there when you need a helping hand with 4 free counselling sessions.

We know finding a new home to rent can be stressful. We partner with Dexters who offer complimentary corporate letting services – meaning no tenant charges.

Access to ePoints, offering loads of online discounts to retailers.

Always wanted to take that yoga course? Well VA offer discount on all their Academy courses, trained by the very best instructors.

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