GLASGOW, UK. June 10th, 2026 – The Fitness Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, a major national provider of leisure centres, destination venues and high-performance sports facilities across the United Kingdom.
The partnership is designed to strengthen education, professional upskilling and career progression within the sector. Through this collaboration, The Fitness Group will provide both publicly available courses and tailored in-house training programmes across Serco Leisure’s network of sites. The initiative aims to establish clearer routes into fitness careers while also supporting the ongoing development of current employees working within Serco Leisure facilities.
Serco Leisure manages more than 50 venues on behalf of local authorities, charitable trusts and Sport England, including nationally recognised centres such as Bisham Abbey, Lilleshall and Stoke Mandeville Stadium. By embedding The Fitness Group’s accredited qualifications directly into these locations, the partnership will allow both newcomers and established fitness professionals to train in real-world environments aligned with future employment opportunities.
The collaboration covers The Fitness Group’s full range of qualifications, including Personal Training, Pilates, Group Exercise, Nutrition, and a variety of specialist CPD programmes. Learners will be able to access face-to-face instruction at selected Serco Leisure venues, alongside The Fitness Group’s digital learning platform for blended study options.
In the long term, the partnership is intended to elevate industry standards and reduce the gap between classroom learning and practical application, helping to develop a workforce that is well qualified, confident and prepared to deliver high-quality experiences for members and communities.
Nathan D’Rozario, Head of Business Development at The Fitness Group said: “The partnership with Serco is a significant step forward in bridging the gap between education and real-world application within our industry.
We are passionate about creating clear, accessible pathways into fitness careers and this collaboration allows us to support both new entrants and experienced professionals within a large scale operator environment.
Jamie Townsend, National Health and Fitness Manager at Serco Leisure, said: “The facilities we manage sit at the heart of local communities, and this partnership with The Fitness Group enables us to further enhance the support we provide both to our employees and the customers who use the centres we operate. By delivering high-quality training directly within these centres, we’re creating more accessible routes into the industry and supporting the continued development of our teams.
Rebecca Evans, who is also a National Health and Fitness Manager at Serco Leisure, added: “Developing skilled, knowledgeable fitness professionals is fundamental to raising standards across the sector, and this collaboration allows us to do exactly that – strengthening our workforce while continuing to deliver positive health and wellbeing outcomes for communities across the UK.”
The Fitness Group continues to invest in strategic partnerships that strengthen the link between fitness education and the operators shaping the industry, with the Serco Leisure collaboration marking a significant milestone in that mission.
