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      Virgin Active

      Engaged Employer

      Virgin Active reviews

      3.4

      53% would recommend to a friend

      (1,227 total reviews)

      Dean Kowarski

      55% approve of CEO

      40% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Virgin Active has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,227 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Virgin Active employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Servizi personali per i consumatori industry (3.3 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      1K reviews
      4.0
      Feb 4, 2019

      Boring on pool side

      Lifeguard
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Best place in terms of staff and free benefits

      Cons

      Too much boring and less pay for lifeguards

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      Virgin Active Response
      7y
      Hi there, Thanks for taking the time to write a review, it's really great to hear you enjoyed being part of the Virgin Family & took advantage of the amazing benefits! Our Lifeguards are so important in their role, making sure our members are safe and we really do value them. We regularly review our pay to ensure our it is in line with industry standard and cost of living for the role. All the best, Jessica
      3.0
      Feb 2, 2019

      Beauty Therapist

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good commission structure Lots of training Work with great products Take on newly qualified therapists

      Cons

      Have to work longer hours than contracted (get in early to set up etc) Often had to work through my lunch break Poor appointment management Lack of progression opportunities

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      Virgin Active Response
      7y
      Hi there, Thanks for leaving a review, it's great to hear you had some great opportunities and benefits whilst working with Virgin Active. We really appreciate the feedback, and encourage our employees to speak directly with their line manager if they are experiencing any issues. However, we know that isn't always possible, and we also have our People Team there to support with any issues and concerns. If you'd like to send across anything further, you can reach them on peoplehub@virginactive.co.uk All the best, Jessica
      5.0
      Jan 25, 2019

      Virgin Active are a great company to work for with plenty of opportunities towards personal growth.

      Personal trainer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      From the start you are encouraged to progress through the academy to enable you to achieve your growth potential.

      Cons

      No more fitness coaches more work for PTs

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      Virgin Active Response
      7y
      Hi there, Thanks for the great review! Amazing to hear you've enjoyed your time with us and experienced the development & support we offer. Thank you for the feedback, we do really appreciate this. If you'd like to add anything further, please email peoplehub@virginactive.co.uk All the best, Jessica
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