Full Time Gym & Fitness Lead - Brio Ellesmere Port

Hours of work: 37 Hours Per Week

Contract type: Permanent - Full Time

Salary: £25,989 Per Annum

Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026

Interview date: Proposed interview date of week commencing 9th February 2026

Brio Leisure have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team at Ellesmere Port as Gym & Fitness Lead.

The successful candidate will oversee all elements of fitness at the centre, with responsibility for the operation of the gym, as well as our fitness class and personal training programmes. This position plays a crucial role in supporting our customers through their fitness journey and in achieving their fitness goals, as well as providing line management and support to our Gym Instructor and Fitness Class Instructor teams.

The Gym & Fitness Lead is expected to take a lead on our community work too, including organising and engaging with outreach events to promote the company and its services, as well as helping spread the word about our fitness community by generating leads and hitting challenging targets. The successful candidate will also be involved in working with local groups and organisations to build on our existing community links and to build new ones, as well as working with our own Brio Wellbeing team to deliver our health programmes and initiatives.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about fitness, has fantastic people skills and wants to play a big part in our vision "to inspire everyone to lead a happier & healthier lifestyle".

• Level 3 Exercise & Fitness
• Experience delivering fitness programs
• Great leadership & customer service skills
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends

You'll be part of a supportive team committed to improving health and wellbeing in our community. We offer ongoing training, development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave per year, which increases to 30 days after 5 years of continuous service.
• Free Brio Leisure gym membership allowing you to use our gym, fitness and swim facilities.
• Explore exclusive discounts through the 'Brio Staff Shop' benefits platform, spanning a variety of retail shops, travel, cinema tickets, and more.
• Free uniform & DBS check (if required)
• Reimbursement for car mileage at 0.45p per mile and bicycle mileage at 0.20p per mile.
• Benefit from enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Favourable pension scheme.
• Internal health checks for over 40's.
• Access the Employee Assistance Programme for free, providing confidential 24/7 support for various personal matters, from debt management to assistance for new parents.
• Contribute to your local community with three paid volunteering days per year - because we believe everyone should play a part in making a positive impact to the community.
• Enjoy discounts on food and drink at our on site café during working hours.

• Investing in People - We develop our team, who are knowledgeable with a can do attitude
• Inclusive - We are non discriminatory, accessible, engaging and welcoming to everyone
• Supportive - We are caring and passionate about making a difference
• Integrity - We build trust through transparency, accountability and collaboration
• Innovative - We encourage ideas and creativity through achieving positive commercial and social impact

To apply please visit the careers page on our website at to complete an online application form.

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