Boost in the number of fitness and wellness job ads

The number of fitness and wellness instructor jobs being advertised rose by 7.7 per cent in February.

According to the Labour Market Tracker – by The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and data analyst Lightcast – more than 2,380 fitness and wellness roles were advertised across the industry last month.

The increase is far ahead of the overall increase in jobs. The number of overall active job postings in February 2025 was 1,550,191 – an increase of 0.1% on the number of job postings in January 2025.

Increases in the number of fitness and wellness jobs come despite cost pressures placed on the sector by the Budget last year.

Commenting on the figures, REC Chief Executive, Neil Carberry, said: “Businesses have been working hard to find growth in the face of rising costs since the Budget, and it is reassuring that some are now feeling more ready to hire.

“Growing stability of demand will reassure recruiters and policymakers, given the challenging outlook for business on National Insurance hikes, wage increases, global political shifts, and uncertainty about the future impact of the Employment Rights Bill.”

For more information on the Labour Market Tracer, visit: [www.rec.uk.com/our-view/research/labour-market-tracker](https://www.rec.uk.com/our-view/research/labour-market-tracker)