Active Lifestyles Officer

Huntingdonshire District Council; Huntingdonshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Job summary

Huntingdonshire District Council is seeking an individual to support the Active Lifestyles programme, increasing participation in sport and physical activity across the district. Ideally you hold a Level 2 fitness instructing or sports coaching qualification with demonstrated experience delivering sessions to diverse user groups.

Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, and a satisfactory DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Current Level 2 qualification in fitness instructing or sports coaching.
• Proven experience planning and delivering high-quality sport/physical activity sessions.
• Excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills; DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality sport/physical activity sessions for diverse user groups.
• Build effective relationships with participants and partners across the district.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safeguarding and DBS requirements are met.

Job description

Hours 37 Hours Weekly (2 year fixed-term contract)

Location Huntingdonshire

Contract Type Fixed term full time

Closing Date 20 November 2026 09:00

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.

Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

As local government continues to evolve, Huntingdonshire District Council is preparing for an exciting period of change through Local Government Reorganisation . While organisational structures may change in the coming years, our commitment to delivering excellent services for our communities remains unchanged.

Joining HDC now gives you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact today whilst helping to shape the future of local government across our area. We are looking for people who are motivated by public service, embrace innovation, and want to play a part in building the organisation of tomorrow.

Job details

The Active Lifestyles team at Huntingdonshire District Council are seeking an individual to support its programmes of increasing participation in sport and physical activity across the district.

Ideally, you will possess a current qualification in either fitness instructing or sports coaching (at least one Level 2 qualification) and with a proven experience of planning and delivering high quality sports and/or physical activity sessions to various user groups.

Excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills are essential as well as building effective relationships in this customer facing delivery role.

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

The closing date is 9am 20 November 2026 with interviews scheduled for 27 November 2026.

We recognise that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. While we welcome the use of technology to help present your experience and achievements, we ask that the content of your application remains an accurate reflection of your own skills, knowledge and experience.In particular, we encourage candidates to demonstrate how they meet the criteria for the role by providing specific examples from their own experience. This helps us to better assess your suitability for the position.

For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.

Working for the council

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.