Lead Instructor & Studio Manager

Reform R Pilates is a brand new, premium Reformer Pilates studio opening in Chandler’s Ford,

Southampton, in January 2027.

Built on the belief that Reformer Pilates should be accessible to real bodies with real histories, each with the innate potential to become so much more, we are creating a warm, expert-led environment that delivers genuine results.

This is not a cookie-cutter franchise. It is a carefully built, community-first studio, with serious ambitions to grow.

Reform Pilates is co-founded by an experienced fitness entrepreneur, Gareth Allen, and Jonathan Clark, the CEO of Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy, one of Hampshire's most respected physiotherapy practices. Our founding team brings decades of combined expertise in movement, rehabilitation and client experience. This is a rare opportunity to be the founding hire at a brand new premium studio. You will be both the face of our classes and the person who makes the studio run.

You will lead from the front - teaching the majority of our reformer sessions - whilst owning the day-to-day client experience, operations and studio culture.

As we grow, this role grows with you. We are building with the long term in mind, and the right person will have a clear path into a senior leadership position as we expand to additional sites.

What You'll Do

• Lead and deliver the majority of our Reformer Pilates classes across the weekly timetable
• Conduct client onboarding assessments and design personalised programmes
• Build and maintain strong client relationships that will drive retention and referrals
• Own the day-to-day studio operations, from scheduling, to cleanliness, to equipment maintenance and stock
• Manage class bookings, client communications and membership queries via our studio platform
• Support the pre-launch founding member campaign and soft launch preparation
• Contribute to content creation and social media presence to build the Reform Pilates brand
• Recruit, induct and supervise additional instructors as the timetable grows
• Report directly to the co-founders on studio performance, client feedback and operational improvements

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Fully qualified Reformer Pilates instructor (STOTT, BASI, Body Control, APPI or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years teaching reformer Pilates in a studio environment
• Demonstrable ability to build client loyalty and retention
• Strong organisational skills and comfortable managing studio operations independently
• Warm, professional communication style with clients of all ages and abilities
• Self-motivated and confident working in a start-up environment with real ownership

Desirable

• Experience with clinical or rehabilitation populations (aligned with our physiotherapy partnership)
• Background in personal training or sport and exercise science
• Experience using studio management software (Glofox or similar)
• Content creation skills for Instagram or social media

What We Offer

• Salary of £30,000 to £38,000 dependent on experience
• 28 Days Annual Leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Complimentary Reformer Pilates Studio Membership with access to all classes
• Complimentary Wellbeing Pass at Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy, giving you 12 free appointments per year, which can be redeemed on any services, from Physiotherapy, to Shockwave Therapy, Acupuncture, Dry Needling and Sports Massage
• Complimentary Semi-Private Personal Training Membership at Studio Twenty 3
• The chance to shape a brand new studio from day one - your fingerprints will be on everything
• A clear progression pathway into senior leadership as the business scales
• Continued professional development support and training investment
• A genuine partnership culture - you will be heard, valued and rewarded as the business grows

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short covering note telling us why this role is right for you and what you would bring to Reform R Pilates. We are not looking for a template application - we want to hear your voice.

Apply to: [email protected]

Closing date: Rolling — we will interview as strong candidates apply. Don't wait.

Pay: £30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person