Health & Fitness Manager

Are you passionate about Health, Fitness and Wellbeing and making a positive impact in your community? Join the dynamic team at Oldham Active, where we’re committed to helping people live healthier, happier, and more connected lives.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as our new Health & Fitness Manager — a pivotal role leading the development of our health, fitness, and wellbeing services.

You’ll oversee the performance of our gyms, group exercise classes, and programmes, while engaging with the community and local workplaces to strengthen wellbeing initiatives and broaden our reach.

We require an individual who will share our Company Values:
• We are always improving
• We care
• We make a positive difference
• We are customer focused
• We are one team

At Oldham Active, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and improves the experience of every member we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including those from underrepresented groups. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you.

As part of Oldham Active’s total reward package there is:

• Competitive Salary
• 5 weeks annual leave increasing to 6 weeks
• Free Ultimate Gym memberships for yourself and any additional person
• Discounted Holiday Camp provision for dependents
• Employee Health Care Scheme paid for by the company
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Sick Leave
• Company Pension Scheme
• Investment in ongoing learning and development
• Car mileage allowance

If you’re driven to make a positive impact, deliver results, and inspire others to live well — we’d love to hear from you.

As Health & Fitness Manager, you will lead, develop, and continuously enhance Oldham Active’s health, fitness, and wellbeing offer. You’ll work closely with the Health, Fitness and Wellbeing team to foster an inclusive, supportive culture that motivates staff and members alike.

You’ll build partnerships within the community and local workplaces, promoting physical activity and wellbeing through engaging programmes and events. Using data, feedback, and trends, you’ll evaluate and innovate our offer to ensure maximum impact and positive health outcomes.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate and inspiring – motivates others to live active, healthier lives.
• Committed to excellence – consistently delivers high standards across all areas of service.
• Proactive and solution-focused – identifies opportunities to improve programmes, services, and outcomes.
• Community-minded – enjoys engaging with local groups and workplaces to broaden our impact.
• Results-driven – achieves performance targets and KPIs with determination.
• Collaborative and inclusive – builds strong relationships and creates a sense of belonging within teams.
• Innovative and forward-thinking – brings fresh ideas to enhance the member and community experience.

Ready to apply?

If after reading above you feel that you have what it takes and want to join a great team, apply on line at Oldham Community Leisure careers by clicking MORE INFORMATION.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, 2 November 2025.

Early applications are encouraged, as this vacancy may close sooner depending on volume and quality of applications received.

Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Disclosure and Barring check.

OA are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.