Assistant Development Officer (Active Lifestyles)

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council; Sefton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an Assistant Development Officer to support the day-to-day delivery of the Active Lifestyles Programme. You will provide administrative support, maintain programme databases, assist with monitoring and evaluation, and act as a first point of contact for participants, healthcare professionals and partner organisations.

The role requires strong communication, organisational and IT skills, the ability to handle confidential information, and the

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support roles.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Inputting, maintaining and updating referrals accurately.
• Prioritising tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Supporting the monitoring of trends and service performance.
• Handling sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

Job description

The Active Lifestyles Team delivers a range of initiatives focused on physical activity, nutrition and behaviour change, helping to improve the health and wellbeing of Sefton residents. We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and organised individual to join our team as an Assistant Development Officer.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day delivery of the Active Lifestyles Programme, providing administrative support, maintaining programme databases, assisting with monitoring and evaluation, and acting as a first point of contact for participants, healthcare professionals and partner organisations.

This role would suit someone with a genuine interest in health improvement, who enjoys working with people and making a positive difference in their community. Strong communication, organisational and IT skills are essential, along with the ability to build positive relationships and work effectively within a team.

As a key member of the team, you will contribute to delivering a positive experience for service users and have opportunities to be involved in service development and continuous improvement, helping to shape programmes that improve health outcomes for Sefton residents.

The key responsibilities include:

• Inputting, maintaining and updating referrals accurately
• The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and efficiently
• Supporting the monitoring of trends and service performance
• Handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office package including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.

This position is ideal for an individual who is passionate about delivering high standards, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to support Active Lifestyle services and programmes.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) in the Recruitment Pack for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date - Sunday 1st November

Provisional Interview Date - W/C Monday 18th September

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.