Question 1

Is Virgin Active a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Virgin Active has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 1,466 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 52% of employees would recommend working at Virgin Active to a friend and 39% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Virgin Active have been left by employees working as Service Manager, General Manager and Lifeguard.

Question 2

Does Virgin Active pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Virgin Active employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Virgin Active. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Virgin Active?

Accepted Answer

52% of Virgin Active employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Virgin Active 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Virgin Active?

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Personal Trainer (143), Lifeguard (106), Sales Consultant (43), Receptionist (42), Membership Consultant (39), Fitness Instructor (33), Front Desk Receptionist (23), General Manager (23), Fitness Coach (21), Front of House (20), Certified Personal Trainer (17), Experience Consultant (17), Front of House Assistant (17), Sales Manager (17), Service Manager (17)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Virgin Active according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Great people to work with and overall a very strong brand." ((in 90 reviews)); "most staff are friendly" ((in 56 reviews)); "Money and benefit was good." ((in 49 reviews)); "Great team and energy to work in" ((in 41 reviews)); "Perks and facilities are good" ((in 30 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Virgin Active according to real employee reviews?

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"They pay is low and there is very little pay rise" ((in 113 reviews)); "Poor management and organisation set up" ((in 109 reviews)); "Long Hours and Pay." ((in 75 reviews)); "Low salary, virgin active take approximately 60% of a personal trainers income" ((in 39 reviews)); "Managers always sided with customers even when in the wrong." ((in 29 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Virgin Active locations?

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London, Chiswick, Nottingham, Sheffield, Northampton, Twickenham, Bromley, Manchester, Solihull, Leeds, Brighton, Mayfair, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Wandsworth, Chigwell, Kensington, Milton Keynes, Islington, Fulham, Glasgow, Thundersley, Birmingham, Streatham, Derby, Mill Hill, Coventry, Belfast, Edinburgh, Clapham

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Friendly staff and flexible hours, but often short-staffed

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