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.
We take value in recruiting the very best team members who work behind the scenes to support our clubs in delivering a world-class member experience. We are now looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR Team, supporting PT & Group Exercise recruitment across Club-based teams.
This is initially a 6-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to become permanent based on performance and business needs.
It’s a truly exciting time to be joining Virgin Active. As we continue to evolve into a social wellness brand, our people are at the heart of everything we do. This role plays a key part in attracting the talent that brings our clubs to life and supports our business from behind the scenes — ensuring we hire people who embody our values and elevate both member and team experience.
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for delivering a high-quality in-house recruitment experience across Club teams. You will partner closely with hiring managers to recruit directly, build talent pipelines, and ensure every candidate journey reflects Virgin Active’s culture, energy, and commitment to wellbeing.
Responsibilities
* Role: Deliver end-to-end direct recruitment for Personal Trainer and Group Exercise roles.
* Act as a trusted recruitment partner to hiring managers, providing advice on attraction strategy, role design, and selection.
* Manage vacancies from brief through to offer, ensuring a seamless and engaging candidate experience.
* Proactively source and engage candidates using direct sourcing techniques, networks, and talent tools.
* Build and maintain partnerships with colleges, training providers and early‑career organisations, and represent Virgin Active at career fairs and recruitment events to support future talent pipelines.
* Champion Virgin Active’s employer brand across careers platforms, social media, and candidate touchpoints.
* Support recruitment campaigns and initiatives in partnership with Marketing.
* Build and maintain strong talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs across clubs and support teams.
* Use recruitment data and insights to track performance, identify trends, and continuously improve outcomes.
* Ensure ATS systems and recruitment data are accurate, compliant, and up‑to‑date.
* Collaborate closely with TA colleagues to share best practice and support wider people initiatives.
Experience
* Minimum 2‑3 years in Talent Acquisition or an agency.
* Ability to manage 20‑30 roles at one time.
* Experience working with PTs or Group Exercise (nice to have).
* Strong stakeholder management skills with a consultative, partnership‑led approach.
* Confidence in direct sourcing and proactive candidate engagement.
* A passion for delivering an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience.
* Experience working in a multi‑site or matrix organisation (nice to have).
* Familiarity with multiple ATS platforms.
* Strong organisation, prioritisation, and communication skills.
Skills
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strategic thinking and problem‑solving ability.
* Proficiency in using recruitment tools and data analysis.
* Adaptability and resilience in a fast‑paced environment.
Perks
* 25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave, plus a Celebration Day.
* Access to The Peoples Pension with our contributions at 3%.
* Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy; free membership for your children.
* Club V.Private Dental and Healthcare Insurance.
* Life Assurance 4x your salary.
* Discounts across Virgin Active – including guest passes and 50% off PT sessions.
* Joining Virgin Family – access to Virgin Group networking and discounts, including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays, and Virgin Media/O2.
* 20% off food and drink at clubs.
* Access to Salary Finance – loans and savings plans.
* 4 free counselling sessions via BUPA employer assistance programme.
* Corporate letting services with Dexters – no tenant charges.
* Access to ePoints – online discounts to retailers.
* Discounts on all Academy courses, trained by top instructors.
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