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Would you like to be part of the largest leisure provider in the UK? Find out more about GLL and find the right role for you.

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. As a staff owned business we ensure all our people are paid the Real Living Wage 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.

We manage over 375 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres. 

Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. To make sure we’re having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you.

Whether you want to become a swimming teacher, work in events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or look after the next generation at our creches, nurseries and children’s centres, you’ll find your ideal new job at GLL.

From roles focused on customer service and sales to positions that involve working with children, we offer a range of careers that are suitable for everyone.  

Departments in the business range from swim teachers, library work, events management, lifeguarding, fitness coaching and even leisure centre management, all requiring different skills and strengths. We also strive for inclusivity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Whether you’re looking for your first job or are thinking about finding a new career, we offer both senior and entry-level positions so you can find a job no matter your experience.

These training opportunities allow you to grow and develop with us, helping you build up to a new career in the sports and leisure industry. So, whether your skills lie in management, sports coaching, beauty services or events, there’s a Better job for you.

At GLL, we believe in offering more than just a job. We understand that every individual is unique, which is why we offer a variety of working arrangements to suit your lifestyle and career goals. Whether you're seeking stability or flexibility, we have options tailored for you.

At GLL, we understand that flexibility is essential for many individuals. Whether you're returning to work, managing family responsibilities, or pursuing further education, our 'You Choose' initiative is designed to provide the control you need over your schedule.

"The hours suit me and I’m learning something new every day. My colleagues are so supportive and I love being part of a team that’s passionate about providing the community with an essential service to stay healthy and active." – Clinton, Team Member

Unlike many other brands, we are for everyone. Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we want to make sure that everyone can live a healthy and active lifestyle.

Our people make us what we are, and our employees play a key role in helping us uphold our social purpose. Don't take our word for it though, check out the video below to see what we do and what our people say about working for GLL. The Better brand is operated by GLL who is an inclusive employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our award-winning trainee and development programmes are ideal for people just starting their career in the leisure and fitness industry. These include apprenticeships and trainee manager schemes that help you learn key skills and develop your career with us.

Depending on the role and location, it could take a while for you to hear about your new job application. Keep an eye on your emails and check our vacancies portal so you can see when your application has been processed.

If you decide you no longer want to apply for a job, all you need to do is delete your application. You can do this by going into the ‘Application History’ tab on our vacancies portal and clicking ‘Delete’ next to your current application.

We are looking for Swimming Teachers all across the UK to help deliver safe, consistent swimming lessons that give people real confidence in the water - and an invaluable life skill.

Better is a registered trademark and trading name of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), a charitable social enterprise and registered society under the Co-operative & Community Benefit & Societies Act 2014 registration no. 27793R. Registered office: Middlegate House, The Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SX. Inland Revenue Charity no: XR43398.