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DismissCircadian Trust is an independent charity which manages Active Lifestyle Centres in South Gloucestershire.
activecentres.org/about-usRating based on 20 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Circadian Trust
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Circadian Trust pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
69% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Circadian Trust do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
36% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Circadian Trust worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Circadian Trust workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
42% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Circadian Trust?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
92% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Circadian Trust managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
92% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Circadian Trust?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Circadian Trust feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
91% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Circadian Trust?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
50% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Circadian Trust enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
92% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Circadian Trust recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
85% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Circadian Trust?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Circadian Trust?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 82% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Circadian Trust head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
75% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Circadian Trust is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
75% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How Circadian Trust ranks
Circadian Trust ranks joint 4th to work for out of gym and leisure centres.
- 4= Lincs Inspire
- 4= Circadian Trust
- 6= Wave Leisure
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.
Circadian Trust job reviews
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Best thing
Huge job satisfaction when you can see the difference you are making
Worst thing
Being told to follow arbitrary rules, made by people who have never taught a lesson in their lives and have no clue about the realities of it
Swimming teacher at Circadian Trust, February 2025
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Best thing
The people and flexible at times
Worst thing
Shift times
Duty manager at Circadian Trust, January 2024
Handy to know
Based on 13 Circadian Trust employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 10 Circadian Trust employees