At Virgin Active, our purpose is simple: to change people’s lives through wellness.
We are evolving into social wellness clubs. Sophisticated, design-led spaces where movement, recovery, connection and community come together. Our ambition is to deliver a fully integrated approach to wellbeing, combining physical training, mental wellness, nutrition and social experience into one seamless member journey.
As a Personal Trainer, you are not just delivering sessions,you are shaping lifestyles, building confidence and playing a direct role in changing lives.
A Different Model
This is not the traditional Personal Training model.
At Virgin Active, you are employed, giving you stability alongside flexibility and the opportunity to grow your earnings.
There is:
1. No rent to pay
2. No requirement to hold your own insurance
3. No upfront financial risk
Instead, you’ll benefit from:
4. Structured onboarding with up to 110–120 paid hours of development in your first 8 weeks
5. A premium, engaged member base
6. A high-quality club environment designed for PT success
7. Access to an industry-leading Training Academy that supports your ongoing development
So you can focus on what matters most — delivering exceptional coaching and changing lives.
Elevating Performance — HYROX Affiliation
As part of our commitment to delivering cutting-edge wellness experiences, Virgin Active is now officially affiliated with HYROX.
This creates exciting opportunities for you to:
8. Deliver HYROX-inspired training sessions and programmes
9. Support members in preparing for competitive fitness events
10. Be part of a globally recognised performance movement
11. Build a niche and grow your client base within functional and performance training
The Role
You will sit at the heart of the member experience, combining expertise, presence and commercial awareness.
You will:
12. Deliver exceptional one-to-one and small group personal training sessions
13. Design intelligent, personalised programmes aligned to each member’s goals and lifestyle
14. Build meaningful relationships that drive long-term engagement and results
15. Grow your client base through proactive member interaction, experiences and referrals
16. Create standout fitness experiences that elevate the club environment
17. Collaborate with club teams to deliver a seamless, premium member journey
18. Track progress and continuously evolve your approach to maximise impact
19. Represent Virgin Active with energy, credibility and professionalism
Expert or Elite — Where Do You Fit?
We are hiring across both levels, with clear progression pathways.
Expert Personal Trainer
20. REPS Level 3 or CIMSPA equivalent
21. Building your PT career and ready to establish a strong client base
Elite Personal Trainer
22. CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Training qualification
23. Virgin Active Level 4 Nutrition qualification
24. Established, high-performing PT ready to operate at a premium level
What Sets You Apart
25. A genuine passion for changing lives through wellness
26. Strong presence and professionalism on the gym floor
27. Commercial mindset with the drive to grow your business
28. Ability to build trust quickly and create lasting relationships
29. Commitment to continuous development and progression
Our Perks
30. Opportunities to deliver Group Exercise classes including Strength & Conditioning and Reformer Pilates
31. Clear and fast-tracked career progression pathways, including progression from Expert to Icon level
32. Flexibility to shape your career across personal training, group exercise, or both
33. Accrued annual leave - we want you to take them
34. Access to The People’s Pension, with employer contributions at 3%
35. Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy, plus free membership options for children (including Club V)
36. Discounts across Virgin Active, including PT sessions, guest passes, products and treatments
37. Access to Virgin Group discounts (including Virgin Media, Virgin Atlantic and more)
38. Salary Finance, supporting loans, savings and financial wellbeing
39. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, including 4 free counselling sessions
40. Partnership with Dexters offering complimentary corporate letting services (no tenant charges)
41. Access to ePoints, offering discounts across major retailers such as Amazon, ASOS and Gymshark
42. Discounted courses through the Virgin Active Academy, including specialist training such as yoga