On this episode of The Conveners Podcast, we’re joined by Gareth Kirk, Senior Regional Director at GLL.
From graduate trainee to leading GLL’s operations in Northern Ireland, Gareth shares his personal journey and insights into managing at scale while staying local. We discuss his experience navigating devolved governments, GLL’s role in promoting active well-being with 35,000 referrals a year, and why health contract bidding isn’t a current priority.
Gareth also highlights innovative practices like MSK hubs in Cumbria and the organisation’s evolving approach to the agency model with council partners. A rare inside look at the UK’s largest leisure operator.
