GLL Joins The Bedford College Group’s Employer Partnership Scheme

GLL, a charitable social enterprise specialising in leisure, health, and community services, has officially joined The Bedford College Group’s Employer Partnership Scheme, further strengthening opportunities for students to gain valuable industry experience.

The partnership will provide students with a range of hands-on learning experiences and career development opportunities within the leisure industry.

As part of their commitment, GLL will be offering work placements, delivering specialist talks, teaching units, conducting site tours, and attending career events. These initiatives will equip students with real-world insights and practical skills to support their future careers.

GLL has already lined up several engagement activities, including attending the Bedford College Careers Fair later this month and acting as silver sponsors for the Bedford Student Awards in May.

An exciting step forward

This partnership marks an exciting step forward in providing students with meaningful industry exposure, reinforcing The Bedford College Group’s commitment to bridging the gap between education and employment.

Established in 1993, GLL is the UK’s largest charitable social enterprise providing leisure, health, and community services. Operating under the ‘Better’ brand, it manages 250 public sport and leisure centres, 113 libraries, and 10 children’s centres in partnership with 50 local councils, public agencies, and sporting organisations.

In Bedford, GLL operates the leisure centres on behalf of Bedford Borough Council, including John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre, Kempston Pool and Fitness Centre, Robinson Pools and Fitness Centre, Mowsbury Golf Course, Bedford International Athletic Stadium, and Oasis Beach Pool.

Find out more:

www.better.org.uk