Ops Director - Gym Chain

Love Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness chain in the UK is seeking an experienced Operations Director to oversee daily operations across various gym locations. The individual will lead site managers, ensuring exceptional service and compliance with health & safety regulations, while also managing budgets to enhance profitability. Candidates should have a strong operational background, preferably in the hospitality industry, and demonstrate a proactive leadership style. An attractive salary of around £75,000 plus bonus opportunities is offered, along with benefits such as free gym membership and a pension plan.

Benefits

Free gym membership (plus one additional person)

Pension plan

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing operations across multiple sites.
• Ability to implement growth plans and oversee new openings.
• Experience in ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across all sites, ensuring exceptional service.
• Manage budgets and operational efficiency to improve profitability.
• Lead site managers and ensure adequate staffing and training.

Skills

Strong operational background with experience in multi-site management

Proactive leadership style

Experience in the hospitality industry

Job description

Operations Director – Gym Chain

Location: UK (Various Locations)

Salary: Circa £75,000 + Bonus Opportunities

About Our Client: Our client is an expanding fitness chain in the UK, dedicated to providing exceptional gym experiences and fostering a vibrant community. With ambitious growth plans and a commitment to operational excellence, they are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead their dynamic team.

Role Overview: As the Operations Director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day operations of the gyms. This individual will lead a team of regional managers and general managers, driving operational standards and compliance while managing budgets and enhancing profitability. This is an all‑rounder role that requires a deep understanding of people, products, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations across all sites, ensuring exceptional service, cleanliness, and member experience.
• Lead and support site managers, ensuring adequate staffing, training, and performance standards.
• Drive operational standards and compliance with health & safety regulations, maintenance schedules, and industry standards.
• Manage budgets and operational efficiency, controlling costs and improving profitability.
• Implement growth and expansion plans, overseeing new club openings and refurbishments.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong operational background with experience in multi‑site management.
• Proactive leadership style, ideally with a military background.
• Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.

Working Hours: Predominantly Monday to Friday

Company Benefits:

• Free gym membership (plus one additional person).
• Pension plan.
• Bonus opportunities.

Our client is looking for a driven leader with a passion for fitness and a track record of operational success. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and join a team that is making a positive impact in the fitness industry!

Your recruiter for this role is Cam Bridger, Account Director at Love Recruitment and can be contacted simply by applying for this role below. Love Recruitment are a fitness recruitment agency, specialising in hundreds of fitness jobs like these. Cam is a health and fitness recruitment specialist for the whole fitness sector and if keen to consider please ‘apply now’.

Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.