Does Virgin Active pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at Virgin Active?

53% 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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Virgin Active?

Personal Trainer (143) , Lifeguard (104) , 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)

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

"Great people to work with and overall a very strong brand." ((in 93 reviews)); "most staff are friendly" ((in 52 reviews)); "Great team and energy to work in" ((in 50 reviews)); "Money and benefit was good." ((in 45 reviews)); "Overall good facilities (varies from club to club, but nowhere near premium companies like Equinox or Third Space)." ((in 30 reviews))

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

"Poor management and organisation set up" ((in 112 reviews)); "They pay is low and there is very little pay rise" ((in 108 reviews)); "Long hours and the pay doesn’t make up for it" ((in 80 reviews)); "Low salary, virgin active take approximately 60% of a personal trainers income" ((in 37 reviews)); "Managers always sided with customers even when in the wrong." ((in 30 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Virgin Active locations?

Milano , Roma , Genova , Firenze , Torino , Napoli , Catania , Palermo , Grugliasco , Brescia , Venezia , Salerno , Prato , Bologna , Casalecchio di Reno , Verona , Baranzate

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Virgin Active

Virgin Active reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,226 total reviews)

Dean Kowarski

55% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

3.0

Career opportunities

Virgin Active has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,226 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).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Nov 21, 2017

Needs to be more 'Virgin'

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Health & dental plan - Free gym membership for you and your buddy - People

Cons

- Some managers are not inspiring leaders - Head Office culture could be better and in line with company values

Virgin Active Response

Thanks for taking the time to leave your review, we really appreciate it. We have been working really hard to implement our news Values, people promise and company culture. This is evolving along with the industry and we take on board what our employees needs are. Thank you for pointing out the great perks that are available. We strongly believe that our Virgin Active culture is at a great level, we encourage all employees to speak to their line managers for support and any concerns they may have. Thank you, Radha.

2.0

Nov 20, 2017

In repair

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pree gym membership Great people to work with Great Christmas parties

Cons

Stale work environment Not very Virgin

Virgin Active Response

Thank you so much for leaving your review. The comments you have left are disappointing to hear. We are very people focused and have spent a lot of time ensuring that our work environment allows employees to have both fun and learn within Virgin Active. I am pleased to hear that you have a good team to work with so please take this opportunity to talk to your line Manager with anything that you have concerns with. Failing that you can contact me at peoplehub@virginactive.co.uk thanks, Radha.

3.0

Nov 16, 2017

Personal trainer

Sports massage therapist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cool place high energy with other personal trainers

Cons

Low salary, virgin active take approximately 60% of a personal trainers income

Virgin Active Response

Thanks for leaving your review. It’s always good to hear about things we can work on and understand what we do well. Here at Virgin Active we set ourselves apart from our competitors by not charging rent. This gives all of our Personal Trainers to build up their business without that worry. I am glad to hear you enjoyed the high energy and the environment to work in. Radha.

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Addetto/a Commerciale e Assistenza Clienti - Torino Le Gru

Grugliasco

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Addetto/a Commerciale e Assistenza Clienti - ROMA

Lazio

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Istruttore Fitness Sala Pesi / Attrezzi - Napoli

Campania

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