If you are interested in starting a career in the leisure industry as a lifeguard, fitness instructor or swimming teacher, this is a great opportunity to achieve qualifications and develop your skills while gaining real world experience.However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives.
Please note you will be required to complete a swim test consisting of the below as part of the interview process.● Jump/dive into deep water● Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds● Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water and then tread water for 30 seconds● Surface dive to floor of the pool (deepest part)● Climb out of a swimming pool unaided by ladders/steps and where pool design permits
While learning with GLL you will be enrolled on a Leisure Team Member apprenticeship programme which takes approximately 18 months to complete as well as completing the following qualifications throughout the length of your apprenticeship:● National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)● STA Award in Teaching Swimming● STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming● Level 2 Gym Instructor
Your role and apprenticeship will include:
Customer Experience● Understanding the services and products on offer to assist with customer questions, queries and complaints● Support the centre to deliver swimming lessons where required (qualification dependant)● Sharing knowledge with customers on the role exercise plays in health and wellbeing● Conducting customers’ gym inductions and health screening where required (qualifications dependant)
People Experience● Supporting GLL’s visions and values● Attend and participate in all apprenticeship workshops, meetings and reviews● Ensure all training and qualification deadlines are met in agreement with your tutor and manger● Keep up-to-date with trends and developments in the leisure industry
Business Performance● Having an understanding of GLL and its position in the Health & Fitness Industry● Understanding the performance of the centre(s) that you are working in and the factors that can affect performance
Operations Performance and risk management● Supporting the centre to open and close the building● Supervising and lifeguarding customers in swimming pools● Setting up and taking down different types of equipment for activities● Cleaning and maintenance of different areas of the centre
Personal Effectiveness and Development● Demonstrate equality, inclusion and diversity in behaviours and actions● Attend all monthly workshops and progress meetings as per your apprenticeship standard
GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:● A Values driven organisation with learning & development to support career development● Discounted gym membership for you and your partner● Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)● 25% off Red Letter Days & Buy A Gift● 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products.● Ride to work scheme● Free eye tests and discounted glasses● Good Pension schemes● Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal & Ski Chalets in Bulgaria● Health assurance● We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams.
At GLL, you will be working towards a Leisure Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 15 months.Training Outcome:GLL prides itself on its internal Learning & Development and internal promotion levels, there is scope for the right candidates to move onto a Level 3 Leisure Duty Manager apprenticeship once they have completed their Level 2.Employer Description:As a Charitable Social Enterprise and workers cooperative GLL has grown over the last 30+ years to become the UK’s largest public leisure and libraries operator, managing over 375 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Island.
As a staff owned business, we ensure all our people are paid fairly and in 2023 were awarded with Investors in People Gold status, whilst offering a range of meaningful careers and training for everyone in our local communities.Working Hours :32 hours per week. Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
If you are interested in starting a career in the leisure industry as a lifeguard, fitness instructor or swimming teacher, this is a great opportunity to achieve qualifications and develop your skills while gaining real world experience.However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives.
Please note you will be required to complete a swim test consisting of the below as part of the interview process.● Jump/dive into deep water● Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds● Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water and then tread water for 30 seconds● Surface dive to floor of the pool (deepest part)● Climb out of a swimming pool unaided by ladders/steps and where pool design permits
While learning with GLL you will be enrolled on a Leisure Team Member apprenticeship programme which takes approximately 18 months to complete as well as completing the following qualifications throughout the length of your apprenticeship:● National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)● STA Award in Teaching Swimming● STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming● Level 2 Gym Instructor
Your role and apprenticeship will include:
Customer Experience● Understanding the services and products on offer to assist with customer questions, queries and complaints● Support the centre to deliver swimming lessons where required (qualification dependant)● Sharing knowledge with customers on the role exercise plays in health and wellbeing● Conducting customers’ gym inductions and health screening where required (qualifications dependant)
People Experience● Supporting GLL’s visions and values● Attend and participate in all apprenticeship workshops, meetings and reviews● Ensure all training and qualification deadlines are met in agreement with your tutor and manger● Keep up-to-date with trends and developments in the leisure industry
Business Performance● Having an understanding of GLL and its position in the Health & Fitness Industry● Understanding the performance of the centre(s) that you are working in and the factors that can affect performance
Operations Performance and risk management● Supporting the centre to open and close the building● Supervising and lifeguarding customers in swimming pools● Setting up and taking down different types of equipment for activities● Cleaning and maintenance of different areas of the centre
Personal Effectiveness and Development● Demonstrate equality, inclusion and diversity in behaviours and actions● Attend all monthly workshops and progress meetings as per your apprenticeship standard
GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:● A Values driven organisation with learning & development to support career development● Discounted gym membership for you and your partner● Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)● 25% off Red Letter Days & Buy A Gift● 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products.● Ride to work scheme● Free eye tests and discounted glasses● Good Pension schemes● Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal & Ski Chalets in Bulgaria● Health assurance● We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams.
At GLL, you will be working towards a Leisure Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 15 months.Training:Level 2 Leisure Team Member apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.Training Outcome:GLL prides itself on its internal Learning & Development and internal promotion levels, there is scope for the right candidates to move onto a Level 3 Leisure Duty Manager apprenticeship once they have completed their Level 2.Employer Description:As a Charitable Social Enterprise and workers cooperative GLL has grown over the last 30+ years to become the UK’s largest public leisure and libraries operator, managing over 375 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Island.
As a staff owned business, we ensure all our people are paid fairly and in 2023 were awarded with Investors in People Gold status, whilst offering a range of meaningful careers and training for everyone in our local communities.Working Hours :40 hours per week. Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Retail Supervisor for our shop in Aylesbury. We offer a permanent full-time position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.
As one of our apprentices, you will:
Make all of our customers feel welcome with a friendly smile and simple hello
Help customers find the items they are looking for
Give a fast and friendly service at the tills, always offering help to pack and leaving a good impression with a friendly thank you and goodbye
Handle stock with care whilst working deliveries, quickly placing products into our freezers and onto our shelves ready for our customers to buy
Work with the rest of your team to complete the daily and weekly routines that keep our shops clean and tidy
Open and close the shop, handle cash, place orders and support your manager in leading the team to run an efficient shop and provide great service to our customers
You will need:
A friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work
To enjoy being busy as there is always something to do. As a junior member of management, you’ll jump from putting out deliveries to serving on the till, helping customers on the shop floor, organising other team members and more
To be reliable as you will be an important part of a small team
Your colleagues and customers will depend upon you to do your best on each shift and not let the team down
A bit of flexibility when it comes to your shifts. When other members of your team are off enjoying their holidays, we may need you to work slightly different hours to cover for them. Rotas are planned three weeks in advance and your commitments outside of work will be taken into consideration when planning your shifts
Ensure that all work set by our apprenticeship provider is completed on time and to the best of your ability
To become an apprentice, you must:
Be 16 or over not already in full-time education
You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.
As an apprentice, you’ll:
Have regular one-to-one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
Learn and train for a specific job
Get paid and receive holiday leave
Get hands-on experience in a real job
Study for at least 20% of your working hours
Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
Be on a career path with lots of future potential
Training:Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship Standard:
Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentice’s chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role
This will include the completion of Functional Skills, in maths and English. Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12 months of training and the employer and Inspiro's Regional Trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard they will be put through to end point assessment
The end point assessment is independent of the training and includes a variety of assessment methods that test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role
Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment
Training Outcome:
Progression from this apprenticeship could be into a junior retail management position
There are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods
We have some great training programmes in place and only promote to Shop and Area Manager positions from within
Many people in management and central services positions at Farmfoods started their careers in our shops, so this could be the start of a rewarding career for you
This vacancy will become permanent upon completion of your apprenticeship
Employer Description:Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.
We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family-oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience.
Our retail apprentices are very important. They each serve hundreds of customers each week and have the reputation of Farmfoods in their hands. To our customers, they are Farmfoods.Working Hours :Shifts vary which will include weekends on a rota basis (shifts to be confirmed).Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
If you are interested in starting a career in the leisure industry as a lifeguard, fitness instructor or swimming teacher, this is a great opportunity to achieve qualifications and develop your skills while gaining real world experience.
However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people's lives.
Please note you will be required to complete a swim test consisting of the below as part of the interview process.
Jump/dive into deep water
Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water and then tread water for 30 seconds
Surface dive to floor of the pool (deepest part)
Climb out of a swimming pool unaided by ladders/steps and where pool design permits
While learning with GLL you will be enrolled on a Leisure Team Member apprenticeship programme which takes approximately 18 months to complete as well as completing the following qualifications throughout the length of your apprenticeship:
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
STA Award in Teaching Swimming
STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming
Level 2 Gym Instructor
Your role and apprenticeship will include:
Customer Experience:
Understanding the services and products on offer to assist with customer questions, queries and complaints
Support the centre to deliver swimming lessons where required (qualification dependant)
Sharing knowledge with customers on the role exercise plays in health and wellbeing
Conducting customers' gym inductions and health screening where required (qualifications dependant)
People Experience:
Supporting GLL's visions and values
Attend and participate in all apprenticeship workshops, meetings and reviews
Ensure all training and qualification deadlines are met in agreement with your tutor and manger
Keep up-to-date with trends and developments in the leisure industry
Business Performance:
Having an understanding of GLL and its position in the Health & Fitness Industry
Understanding the performance of the centre(s) that you are working in and the factors that can affect performance
Operations Performance and risk management:
Supporting the centre to open and close the building
Supervising and lifeguarding customers in swimming pools
Setting up and taking down different types of equipment for activities
Cleaning and maintenance of different areas of the centre
Personal Effectiveness and Development:
Demonstrate equality, inclusion and diversity in behaviours and actions
Attend all monthly workshops and progress meetings as per your apprenticeship standard
GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:
A Values driven organisation with learning & development to support career development
Discounted gym membership for you and your partner
Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
25% off Red Letter Days & Buy A Gift
20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products.
Ride to work scheme
Free eye tests and discounted glasses
Good Pension schemes
Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal & Ski Chalets in Bulgaria
Health assurance
We are an inclusive employer
We seek and welcome diversity in our teams
At GLL, you will be working towards a Leisure Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 15 months.Training:Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in maths and EnglishTraining Outcome:GLL prides itself on its internal Learning & Development and internal promotion levels, there is scope for the right candidates to move onto a Level 3 Leisure Duty Manager apprenticeship once they have completed their Level 2.Employer Description:As a Charitable Social Enterprise and workers cooperative GLL has grown over the last 30+ years to become the UK's largest public leisure and libraries operator, managing over 375 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Island.
As a staff owned business, we ensure all our people are paid fairly and in 2023 were awarded with Investors in People Gold status, whilst offering a range of meaningful careers and training for everyone in our local communities.Working Hours :39 hours per working week. Shift work including evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Team Working,Organisation Skills....Read more...
If you are interested in starting a career in the leisure industry as a lifeguard, fitness instructor or swimming teacher, this is a great opportunity to achieve qualifications and develop your skills while gaining real world experience.
However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives.
The wage for this position is £294.45 per week. Upon successful completion of probation at 6 months your wage will rise up to £554 per week (dependant on age)
Please note you will be required to complete a swim test consisting of the below as part of the interview process.
Jump/dive into deep water
Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water and then tread water for 30 seconds
Surface dive to floor of the pool (deepest part)
Climb out of a swimming pool unaided by ladders/steps and where pool design permits
While learning with GLL you will be enrolled on a Leisure Team Member apprenticeship programme which takes approximately 18 months to complete as well as completing the following qualifications throughout the length of your apprenticeship:
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
STA Award in Teaching Swimming
STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming
Level 2 Gym Instructor
Your role and apprenticeship will include:
Customer Experience
Understanding the services and products on offer to assist with customer questions, queries and complaints
Support the centre to deliver swimming lessons where required (qualification dependant)
Sharing knowledge with customers on the role exercise plays in health and wellbeing
Conducting customers’ gym inductions and health screening where required (qualifications dependant)
People Experience
Supporting GLL’s visions and values
Attend and participate in all apprenticeship workshops, meetings and reviews
Ensure all training and qualification deadlines are met in agreement with your tutor and manger
Keep up-to-date with trends and developments in the leisure industry
Business Performance
Having an understanding of GLL and its position in the Health & Fitness Industry
Understanding the performance of the centre(s) that you are working in and the factors that can affect performance
Operations Performance and risk management
Supporting the centre to open and close the building
Supervising and lifeguarding customers in swimming pools
Setting up and taking down different types of equipment for activities
Cleaning and maintenance of different areas of the centre
Personal Effectiveness and Development
Demonstrate equality, inclusion and diversity in behaviours and actions
Attend all monthly workshops and progress meetings as per your apprenticeship standard
GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:
A Values driven organisation with learning & development to support career development
Discounted gym membership for you and your partner
Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
25% off Red Letter Days & Buy A Gift
20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products.
Ride to work scheme
Free eye tests and discounted glasses
Good Pension schemes
Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal & Ski Chalets in Bulgaria
Health assurance
We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams
At GLL, you will be working towards a Leisure Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification over the course of 15 months.Training Outcome:GLL prides itself on its internal Learning & Development and internal promotion levels, there is scope for the right candidates to move onto a Level 3 Leisure Duty Manager apprenticeship once they have completed their Level 2.Employer Description:As a Charitable Social Enterprise and workers cooperative GLL has grown over the last 30+ years to become the UK’s largest public leisure and libraries operator, managing over 375 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Island.
As a staff owned business, we ensure all our people are paid fairly and in 2023 were awarded with Investors in People Gold status, whilst offering a range of meaningful careers and training for everyone in our local communities.Working Hours :39 hours per working week. Shift work including evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
We're currently working with a standout hospitality business in the heart of Liverpool Street, known for its stylish, high-energy atmosphere and excellent food and drink offering.
They are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead the operations of their thriving, high-volume venue. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that also operates some of London's most iconic sites.
What you'll be doing:
Overseeing the full day-to-day running of a large, fast-paced venue
Leading a diverse team across multiple outlets, ensuring exceptional guest experiences
Managing licensing, health & safety, and creating a strong, positive working environment
Overseeing all aspects of stock, budgeting, P&L, and cost control
Driving marketing and event initiatives to increase revenue and footfall
Maintaining high standards in service, food, and drinks
Who we're looking for:
A hands-on leader who thrives on the floor, not behind a desk
Proven experience managing a high-volume London venue or events space
Strong background in both food and drink operations
Excellent people management and communication skills - a true team motivator
Commercially astute, with solid knowledge of stock control, budgets and financials
A natural host who understands atmosphere management and guest engagement
If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career with a forward-thinking, creative business - we'd love to hear from you.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666
Due to high numbers of applicants we aren't always able to provide feedback, if you do not hear from us in 2 weeks' time please assume you have not been successful. However, don't hesitate to get in touch!
General Manager - Liverpool Street - £60,000
We're currently working with a standout hospitality business in the heart of Liverpool Street, known for its stylish, high-energy atmosphere and excellent food and drink offering.
They are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead the operations of their thriving, high-volume venue. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that also operates some of London's most iconic sites.
What you'll be doing:
Overseeing the full day-to-day running of a large, fast-paced venue
Leading a diverse team across multiple outlets, ensuring exceptional guest experiences
Managing licensing, health & safety, and creating a strong, positive working environment
Overseeing all aspects of stock, budgeting, P&L, and cost control
Driving marketing and event initiatives to increase revenue and footfall
....Read more...
