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Job Description Lambeth Agency Workers- Click here to Apply Fitness Instructor Weekend REF: 2656 SC3: £31,086 pa rising in annual increments to £31,530 pa inc LW. Permanent and from 16- 26 hours. About Us: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London’s largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas’s Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team:
The post sits within the Resident & Commercial Services division which is responsible for a range of customer facing services such as Leisure (Active Lambeth), Libraries, Registrars, Parking & Network Management as well as capital delivery projects.
Active Lambeth transferred in-house on 1st April 2023. The in-house team is responsible for all aspects of service delivery, including day to day operations, sales, marketing & customer services, policies & procedures.
There are 6 gyms across the leisure estate with a range of cardio and resistance equipment. Many have been recently refurbished, and Active Lambeth wants to ensure that members get the most out of their gym experience.
About the Role:
A fitness instructor’s role includes planning, instructing and evaluating gym based inductions and on-going client/member programmes. They should also assist more qualified instructors in the delivery of personal training programmes. A fitness instructor should also actively encourage potential clients/members to join and adhere to regular exercise programmes, employing appropriate motivational strategies to achieve this.
How to Apply:
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:
Job Description And Person Specification
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 5 May 2026.
Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vivian Muhlemann at VMuhlemann@lambeth.gov.uk
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .
We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers