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Our employees describe EMD UK as a supportive, collaborative and flexible employer where passionate people are empowered to make a real impact. As a close-knit team, we encourage innovation and professional growth, and work together towards a shared mission shaping the future of group exercise.
Our people make up the national governing body for group exercise, supporting instructors and communities across the UK to bring group fitness to the front of our nation’s exercise activities.
At EMD UK, our small but passionate team has the opportunity to make a big impact. We collaborate and draw on our collective expertise to deliver work that matters to the people we serve. Enthusiastic individuals with sector expertise and unique skills have built what is now a growing organisation with an ever-increasing membership of over 19,000 instructor members and sector partners.
Our team describe us as family-friendly, approachable and driven by a shared purpose to create positive change across the industry while supporting each other to succeed.
We know our people do their best work when they are trusted, supported and able to balance work with life. Our teams are knowledgeable, and many have firsthand experience as sector experts. We are dedicated to supporting their growth by investing in their development.
That’s why we offer:
As a small organisation, we provide a strong sense of autonomy and the opportunity to see the impact of our work first-hand.
We believe in providing a holistic benefits package that supports physical health, mental wellbeing and life outside of work.
30 minutes, on us, to exercise your way!
Because fitness matters for us at EMD UK, we support all staff with a paid 30-minute break, on top of the paid 1 hour lunch break, in every full working day to focus on getting active and improving wellbeing.
Whether that’s attending a class, making the gym work at lunch, or taking time to be one with nature, our “Active 30” is protected time for you to invest in your health.
In addition to this we offer a diverse range or benefits to suit your lifestyle:
We believe in a culture that is built on trust and mutual respect. All our team members are home-based with numerous flexible working opportunities designed to work in tandem, rather than against, personal or family life.
EMD UK is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel valued, thrive, and be themselves at work.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in our sector. This is vital to the diversity of thought we need to progress the work we do, and to provide a voice and experience of the partners and members we represent.
We’re committed to:
If you need any adjustments or support during your application, we will work with you so you can bring your best self to the process. Individuals do not need to formally disclose a disability to request adjustments during the recruitment process. This is offered to everyone.
Our commitment to inclusion continues through our policies, working practices, ongoing conversations and, where relevant, Access to Work requirements. We work with every member of the team to identify and remove barriers, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop and succeed.
We appreciate that job hunting can be a time-consuming and difficult task for many. We aim to make the process as human and collaborative as possible. Because of this we work to make our recruitment as fair, clear and accessible as possible for all.
Application
Submit your application via our online form, which allows you to upload your experience in a variety of ways, including video or audio. If you need an alternative format, just let us know.
Shortlisting
We review applications solely against the role criteria, with all applications redacted to support our promise of inclusive recruitment. and will keep you informed of the outcome. Shortlisting is completed anonymously, using a standardised scoring system to provide the right candidates with the relevant skills.
Interview
Interviews at EMD UK are an opportunity to find out who you are and how you work, and for you to understand whether we are the right fit. We’ll give you the opportunity to share your experience and ask questions about the role and team. All candidates are asked the same questions in the same order at the interview stage, and answers are scored using a standardised scoring system.
Decisions
Role offer decisions are made based on the finalised scores from the interview and are discussed with a panel of at least three members of our team, the board, or relevant industry expert partners. Unsuccessful candidates are informed by telephone in the first instance or by email if we are unable to reach them and given the opportunity to receive feedback.
Discover your next role at EMD UK
This revised approach focused on capturing insights from our team more frequently to make sure everyone feels supported and engaged with EMD UK’s journey and goals.
Thanks to the increased frequency of feedback from staff, we have been able to introduce initiatives and develop our existing processes to address areas of improvement and are continually working on new ways to better support our staff.
Below you can see some of the stats that have come out of our employee surveys, including our employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS®), which is considered very good.
What our team say about working at EMD UK
“EMD UK is a supportive and professional employer that values collaboration, development, and high standards, while encouraging teamwork and continuous improvement.”
“Family friendly and flexible with a passionate team.”
“I feel like by being an employee of EMD UK, we are playing a role in shaping the future of group exercise.”
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