About Us

Open Age is a pioneering charity dedicated to enriching the lives of older people by promoting active lifestyles and social engagement. For over 30 years, we’ve championed independence and wellbeing, delivering an extensive programme of activities across three centres and more than 40 community venues. From fitness classes to creative workshops, our services empower older adults to stay connected, physically active, and mentally stimulated.

We are now looking for a Clinical Exercise Specialist to join us on a part-time basis, working 30 hours per week for a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026, with the hope of extending thereafter, subject to funding.

The Benefits

- Salary of £26,000 per annum (pro rata)
- 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday
- Employer and employee pension contributions (3% employer contribution)
- Cycle to Work Scheme via salary sacrifice
- London Healthy Workplace Award accredited employer, supporting staff wellbeing
- A supportive and dynamic work environment, with opportunities to expand your skills
- Regular staff social events
- Training opportunities

Newly qualified in a field such as Sports/Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Biokinetics, Sports Therapy or has obtained an equivalent knowledge base within anatomy, physiology and exercise.

With an ageing population and more focus on personal health and wellbeing, the importance of this role cannot be understated. Due to decreased funding in the healthcare system, more and more people are turning to our services to support their activity needs and provide them with the structure they need to stay healthy.

With regular training opportunities, a supportive work environment, and the chance to lead classes across vibrant community venues, you’ll not only develop your professional skills but also enjoy the satisfaction of making a direct impact on participants’ confidence, health, and independence.

So, if you’re looking for a role where your skills will create lasting change in people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

The Role 

As a Clinical Exercise Specialist, you will lead the safe and effective delivery of falls prevention exercise classes for older adults living in Brent, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham.

You’ll run around nine weekly exercise classes, assess participants’ abilities, and adapt sessions to meet their individual needs while promoting long-term adherence. 

Taking responsibility for outcome measures, you will ensure programmes are effective and tailored, while supporting participants with dignity and care.

Alongside class delivery, you’ll manage administrative tasks such as booking venues, processing invoices, sourcing cover instructors, and producing promotional materials.

Additionally, you will:

- Support project budget management to ensure activities run smoothly
- Play an active part in growing the reach and impact of the programme 
- Monitor and evaluate activity data
- Prepare reports for funders

About You

To be considered as a Clinical Exercise Specialist, you will need:

- Experience leading group exercise classes and/or delivering exercise on a 1:1 basis
- Experience working with, and a genuine willingness to work with, older people who have a variety of medical conditions 
- An understanding of physiological and social issues affecting older people
- Strong IT and report writing skills, and the ability to interpret data
- The ability to deliver online classes from home
- A qualification in a field such as Sports/Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Biokinetics, Sports Therapy or an equivalent knowledge base within anatomy, physiology and exercise
- A Postural Stability Instructor Qualification or the willingness to undertake this

The closing date for this role is Friday 10th October 2025, with interviews scheduled for 17th and 21st October 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Personal Trainer, Exercise Specialist, Clinical Exercise Instructor, Specialist Exercise Practitioner, Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor, Health and Exercise Specialist, or Rehabilitation Specialist.

Webrecruit and Open Age are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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