Personal Trainer
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Salary£15 – £26/hr
LocationNorthampton Collingtree Park, Northampton
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentPersonal Training
Company size10,000+ people
PostedAug 25, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
REPS Level 3 or CIMSPA equivalent for Expert PT
CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Training qualification for Elite PT
Virgin Active Level 4 Nutrition qualification for Elite PT
A genuine passion for changing lives through wellness
Strong presence and professionalism on the gym floor
Commercial mindset with the drive to grow your business
Ability to build trust quickly and create lasting relationships
Commitment to continuous development and progression
Benefits
Pension
Complimentary membership
Training
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About the company
At Virgin Active, our purpose is simple: to change people’s lives through wellness.
We are evolving into social wellness clubs. Sophisticated, design-led spaces where movement, recovery, connection and community come together. Our ambition is to deliver a fully integrated approach to wellbeing, combining physical training, mental wellness, nutrition and social experience into one seamless member journey.
About the role
As a Personal Trainer, you are not just delivering sessions, you are shaping lifestyles, building confidence and playing a direct role in changing lives.
Role Type: Permanent
Number of Hours: Zero Hours
A Different Model
This is not the traditional Personal Training model.
At Virgin Active, you are employed, giving you stability alongside flexibility and the opportunity to grow your earnings.
Benefits
There is:
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No rent to pay
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No requirement to hold your own insurance
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No upfront financial risk
Instead, you’ll benefit from:
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Structured onboarding with up to 110–120 paid hours of development in your first 8 weeks
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A premium, engaged member base
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A high-quality club environment designed for PT success
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Access to an industry-leading Training Academy that supports your ongoing development
So you can focus on what matters most — delivering exceptional coaching and changing lives.
Elevating Performance — HYROX Affiliation
As part of our commitment to delivering cutting-edge wellness experiences, Virgin Active is now officially affiliated with HYROX.
This creates exciting opportunities for you to:
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Deliver HYROX-inspired training sessions and programmes
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Support members in preparing for competitive fitness events
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Be part of a globally recognised performance movement
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Build a niche and grow your client base within functional and performance training
The Role
You will sit at the heart of the member experience, combining expertise, presence and commercial awareness.
You will:
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Deliver exceptional one-to-one and small group personal training sessions
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Design intelligent, personalised programmes aligned to each member’s goals and lifestyle
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Build meaningful relationships that drive long-term engagement and results
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Grow your client base through proactive member interaction, experiences and referrals
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Create standout fitness experiences that elevate the club environment
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Collaborate with club teams to deliver a seamless, premium member journey
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Track progress and continuously evolve your approach to maximise impact
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Represent Virgin Active with energy, credibility and professionalism
Expert or Elite — Where Do You Fit?
We are hiring across both levels, with clear progression pathways.
Expert Personal Trainer
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REPS Level 3 or CIMSPA equivalent
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Building your PT career and ready to establish a strong client base
Elite Personal Trainer
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CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Training qualification
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Virgin Active Level 4 Nutrition qualification
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Established, high-performing PT ready to operate at a premium level
What Sets You Apart
Nice to have
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A genuine passion for changing lives through wellness
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Strong presence and professionalism on the gym floor
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Commercial mindset with the drive to grow your business
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Ability to build trust quickly and create lasting relationships
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Commitment to continuous development and progression
Our Perks
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Opportunities to deliver Group Exercise classes including Strength & Conditioning and Reformer Pilates
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Clear and fast-tracked career progression pathways, including progression from Expert to Icon level
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Flexibility to shape your career across personal training, group exercise, or both
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Accrued annual leave - we want you to take them
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Access to The People’s Pension, with employer contributions at 3%
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Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy, plus free membership options for children (including Club V)
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Discounts across Virgin Active, including PT sessions, guest passes, products and treatments
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Access to Virgin Group discounts (including Virgin Media, Virgin Atlantic and more)
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Salary Finance, supporting loans, savings and financial wellbeing
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BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, including 4 free counselling sessions
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Partnership with Dexters offering complimentary corporate letting services (no tenant charges)
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Access to ePoints, offering discounts across major retailers such as Amazon, ASOS and Gymshark
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Discounted courses through the Virgin Active Academy, including specialist training such as yoga
Pay Range
£14.70—£25.75 GBP
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