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Hospitality pay has entered a new era. After years of wage stagnation, the sector is now one of the fastest-moving corners of the UK labour market — and whether you're hiring or job hunting, understanding the 2026 salary landscape has never been more important.The headline numbersThe median hospitality salary in the UK now stands at £27,258, a remarkable jump from around £20...

In the fast-moving world of fitness, leisure, hospitality, spa, wellness and corporate services, finding the right people — or the right role — can make all the difference. That's where a specialist recruitment agency like Leisure People delivers real value for operators and jobseekers alike.Deep Sector KnowledgeGeneralist agencies often struggle to understand what makes the...

Career Guides for Chefs, Hotel Managers, F&B Leaders, and Operations ManagersHospitality is one of the few industries where talent, grit, and people skills can take you from an entry-level role to the executive suite. But without a clear roadmap, even the most ambitious professionals can stall. Whether you're plating dishes, running a front desk, or overseeing multi-site ope...

Ask any gym owner or studio manager about their biggest operational headache and staff turnover will almost certainly come up. The UK fitness industry has long struggled with high churn, particularly among personal trainers, class instructors and front-of-house teams. Constant recruitment drains budgets, disrupts member relationships and erodes the community feel that keeps ...

The UK fitness industry is booming, and with it comes a wealth of exciting career opportunities for personal trainers, coaches, and health professionals. But not all gyms are created equal when it comes to being an employer. Here's a look at the top 10 health and fitness clubs in the UK right now — and what makes each one a compelling place to build your career.​1. PureGym —...

A General Manager (GM) sits at the heart of every successful health and fitness club. Part leader, part operator, part host, the role blends commercial acumen with genuine care for member wellbeing — and in a competitive UK market, that balance can make or break a site's performance.Leading the TeamAt its core, the GM role is about people. GMs recruit, train, and motivate in...

The UK spa and beauty sector in 2026 is a study in contrasts. On one hand, demand for wellness experiences has never been stronger. On the other, operators are navigating a perfect storm of rising costs, shifting consumer behaviour, and structural change. The headline? This industry isn't in decline — it's in the middle of a profound reinvention.A Market Built on ResilienceT...

The numbers don't lie — the UK health and fitness sector is having a moment. Not a blip, not a post-pandemic bounce, but a genuine structural shift in how the nation thinks about its body, its wellbeing, and how it spends its time and money.According to the UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026, published by ukactive in collaboration with Sport England and 4GLOBAL, the sect...

​The UK hotel sector in 2026 is a story of quiet endurance rather than dramatic recovery. After years of post-pandemic adjustment, the industry has found more stable ground — but the picture is nuanced, with clear winners and those still grinding through the headwinds.Heading into peak summer, the mood is cautiously upbeat. Overall UK hotel bookings for the summer period are...