JOB ALERT: Comms and Marketing Executive (4 month contract)
Work with us to grow GoodGym
January 15, 2026
GoodGym Communications and Marketing Executive (4 months FTC)
GoodGym is looking for a Communications and Marketing Executive to join us on a four-month contract — and help more people across the UK discover how good doing good can feel.
GoodGym brings people together to get fit by doing good: supporting older people, strengthening communities and creating real social connection. It’s a simple idea with a big impact — and we want you to share it far and wide.
In this role, you’ll help take GoodGym’s work to a national audience. You’ll meet inspiring people doing extraordinary things and help tell their stories in a way that sparks action. You’ll shape how our purpose-driven, joyful brand shows up in the world and help tens of thousands of people find their way into the GoodGym community each year.
This is a chance to use your communications and marketing skills for something that genuinely matters, and to be part of this incredible community.
Job Title: Communications and Marketing Executive
Team: Growth and Partnerships
Reporting to: Head of Operations
Direct reports: none
Hours: 5 days (37.5 hours) per week with flexible arrangements considered
Location: Based in London. Hybrid role. Requires weekly work from our office in London
Pay scale: £23,809 - £27,868
This is a 4 month fixed term contract, ideally from Monday 16th March 2026 - Friday 17th July 2026. There is some flexibility with this however so please make contact if the dates don't work out exactly for your availability.
VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE RECRUITMENT PACK HERE
Application Closing Date: Sunday 15th February. We will be meeting with people as applications come in may close the role if we find the right person before the deadline.
About GoodGym
With GoodGym you get to do work that really matters; we are a positive solution to some of the UK’s biggest social issues. GoodGym members combine their exercise with doing important tasks for older people and community organisations. We have won multiple awards and have been supported by the London Marathon, National Lottery and leading fitness brands. GoodGym aims to be one of the largest fitness communities in the UK, we want to make doing good by getting fit a mainstream movement. You’ll be joining an organisation that makes a positive difference every day. We’re an inclusive team, we aim to make sure everybody can be themselves at work.
Some videos about our work:
Guardian video | Team London Video | ITV coverage
Main responsibilities
Member recruitment. You will be responsible for planning and implementing an increase in membership by promoting awareness of GoodGym as an easy, convenient and rewarding way of volunteering and getting fit.
Finding and telling stories. You will work alongside the GoodGym community, our partners and older people to identify and uncover stories which can be used across our various marketing and comms channels. You will be in regular weekly contact with GoodGymers on the phone and in person.
Comms channels management. We currently have several scheduled communication channels. Each team is in control of making their own comms and you will lead the organisation of these.
Social media and social media advertising. We currently use TikTok, Facebook and Instagram; you will be responsible for planning, managing and producing content for these channels and targeting them appropriately to areas that need more participants.
National awareness and PR. You will setup and manage publicity events and material to increase awareness of our work.
Brand partnerships. You will work closely with our brand partners to maximise opportunities and to ensure we are supporting their goals for the partnership. You will plan and implement activations with partnerships which will increase participation and membership.
Local support. You will provide marketing collateral for local areas to promote their sessions and manage a national resource pack.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
- Past experience of working in a communications or marketing role, preferably in a lead or senior position.
- Experience of writing for different audiences for a variety of different media.
- An understanding of, and a confident user of, a wide range of social media including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
- An understanding and use of paid marketing including Google Adwords and Meta ads
- A proven record of creating content with high levels of engagement.
Technical skills
- A keen eye for detail and high level of accuracy, with a commitment to quality.
- The ability to translate a marketing strategy into deliverable actions.
- Data driven: the ability to measure the impact of all communication and to test and learn in order to improve.
- The ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Personal skills
- A willingness to be part of and get to know the GoodGym community inside out.
- The ability to find great stories, interview people and write them up for a broad audience.
- A high degree of personal motivation, including the ability to work independently.
- The ability to form and develop good working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders.
Other requirements
- Available to work from our London office on a flexible basis, with a minimum of one day a week.
- The ability to work flexible hours when needed in order to attend GoodGym sessions which mostly happen on weekday evenings.
VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE RECRUITMENT PACK HERE
Location
This is a hybrid role and will require weekly working from our office in London. You should be comfortable working from our office in Chancery Lane. Exact days to be discussed and agreed at interview.
Being able to authentically tell the stories of the GoodGym community is vital to this role. We require the post holder to be available to attend GoodGym sessions in order to be aware of, and capture, what we do.
Why join us?
- Friendly and positive culture
- A growing team with real purpose
- Flexible working hours and location
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata for the 4 months)
- Lots of team socials across the year
We are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by loneliness in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, disability, age, nationality, religious or philosophical belief, age, sexual orientation, educational attainment, family status, trade union activity or any other factor. We see diversity as strength and want everyone to be able to be their whole selves at work.
We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels safe and respected.
