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 92 reviews)); "most staff are friendly" ((in 54 reviews)); "Money and benefit was good." ((in 47 reviews)); "Great team and energy to work in" ((in 39 reviews)); "Good Training" ((in 30 reviews))

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

"They pay is low and there is very little pay rise" ((in 113 reviews)); "Poor management and organisation set up" ((in 112 reviews)); "Long hours and the pay doesn’t make up for it" ((in 79 reviews)); "Low Salary and rota shifts." ((in 39 reviews)); "Managers always sided with customers even when in the wrong." ((in 29 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 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

5.0

Jan 23, 2017

Employment support

Recruitment advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Uplifting and energetic place to work- pardon the pun! welcoming and positive environment to be in and fantastic support throughout my employment here. I would recommend the company to anyone who wants to enjoy and learn at the same time.

Cons

practice a better understanding of hierarchy system.

Virgin Active Response

Wow! 5* review thank you so much. This is exactly how we want the working environment to be; fun and productive at the same time. Thank you for all of your hard work, we really appreciate it. We will take your comments on board. Radha.

1.0

Jan 12, 2017

Cleaner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with some people was fun.

Cons

Management was poor If your black you don't have a chance in proceeding

Virgin Active Response

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. I'm glad you enjoyed being part of the team. We are an equal opportunities employer and are very passionate about developing our people, so it's a shame you feel this wasn't the case. I would be grateful if you could send me your specific findings & further thoughts on this so I can look into it further by emailing peoplehub@virginactive.co.uk (FAO Jeanette). All the best, Jeanette

5.0

Jan 12, 2017

Love it

Customer service agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great working environment, not too serious, good development.

Cons

Can't think of any

Virgin Active Response

5* Amazing!! Thank you so much for all of your hard work! This is Fantastic to hear. Radha.

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