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We’re a worker-owned co-operative and charitable social enterprise that helps local people across the UK lead healthier, happier lives. Our journey began in 1993 as a groundbreaking co-operative initiative in Greenwich, where we became one of the UK’s first leisure services to spin out from local authority control into an independent charitable social enterprise. This innovative model combined commercial efficiency with strong social purpose, creating a template that would reshape public service delivery across the UK. Today, we manage almost 400 public service facilities nationwide, including leisure centres, libraries and cultural venues. We’ve maintained our commitment to social value while continuously adapting to meet evolving community needs. Because our staff have a stake in the organisation as a co-operative, they are directly invested in its success. We're also proud to offer good job opportunities with fair pay, excellent career development, and apprenticeships, particularly in parts of the UK where these opportunities are most needed. Our impact extends beyond traditional leisure services to encompass public health, education and cultural engagement. Through strategic partnerships with local authorities, NHS England, and national organisations, we’ve pioneered evidence-based approaches that deliver measurable social value while maintaining financial sustainability. For over 30 years, we have sought to challenge ‘the norm’ and to show how values-driven, social entrepreneurship can work effectively with government, health professionals, sport and library leaders.

Royal Borough of Greenwich is located in south east London and employs thousands of people who work together to help make the borough a great place for more than 250,000 residents. We are proud to have the longest continuous riverfront of all London boroughs, a rich maritime and military history, a World Heritage Site, an amazing Olympic and Paralympic legacy, and Royal status since 2012. We are also home to The O2 arena and annual Tall Ships festivals. Covering three town centres of Eltham, Greenwich and Woolwich, there is a thriving international community, fast-paced regeneration and good travel connections into central London, Kent and London City Airport. Take a look at our current job opportunities – we look forward to hearing from you soon! www.royalgreenwichcareers.com/

Glasgow Life is a charity working for the benefit of the people of Glasgow. Everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. Our mission is to inspire people to become engaged and active in a city globally renowned for culture and sport. Working across Glasgow’s diverse communities, our services, venues, programmes, events and experiences promote inclusion, happiness and health while supporting the city’s visitor economy.