CGL Project Lead – North

Lancashire Sport Partnership; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health organization is seeking a Project Lead to manage the New CGL Project in Lancashire. You will oversee daily operations, build partnerships with local stakeholders, and develop health activities for participants in recovery. This role is crucial for providing support to improve the wellbeing of individuals through targeted programmes. The position requires strong project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various community partners. Applications are welcomed from individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, especially within the recovery and wellness sectors.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and networks with various stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to liaise between Active Lancashire and local partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the New CGL Project and manage the day-to-day operations.
• Build networks and partnerships to support participants in recovery.
• Develop a programme of health and wellbeing activities within the community.

Job description

• Contract: 37 hours, full time, permanent subject to external funding. Subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance
• Closing Date: Open

We are looking for an individual to lead the delivery of the New CGL Project from February 2026, including the day to day running of the contract, within one of the focus areas of Lancashire. The Project lead will build networks and partnerships across the area in particular those linked with the Recovery Community, which will give participants the support they need towards improving and maintaining their physical & mental wellbeing.

The Project lead will work closely as part of a Project leads team, along with the Operations Manager to deliver on New CGL Contract. The Post holder will be instrumental in providing a smooth communication link between Active Lancashire and local stakeholder partners, to meet the Physical Activity needs of the geographical area to support the maintenance pathway of participants in recovery.

This post will have responsibility for a number of Active Recovery Support Workers x 2, volunteers and casual deliverers whilst supporting and growing the network of partners locally. In addition, the post will help and support participants access training. Utilising funding /delivery budget that has been secured. The post will also develop a programme of health and wellbeing activities which will meet the needs of people engaged through the CGL contract based on the needs and gaps in the area.

The post holder will work closely with the Operations Manager and the wider Place Managers to ensure the smooth running of activities, collection of monitoring information and showcasing impact in the place.

Working with the Research and Insight Officer to ensure all information has been gathered and input on the portal for the accurate completion of evaluation paperwork, quarterly reports and outcome measures for the contract.

Application Process

Please submit a CV and cover letter (of not more than two pages), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role and suited to it (based on the person specification). Alternative to a cover letter, you may submit a 3 min (max) video. Send to: [e-mail]

• Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before a job offer is confirmed).
• Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; whether they are married or are
in a civil partnership; whether they are disabled; whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We strive to ensure that our staff represent people from all backgrounds; this is not only the right thing to do but will ensure that we can achieve the best results for the communities that our organisation serves.

*We welcome applications from those with Lived Experience of the Criminal Justice System; however our work involves Regulated Activity, it is a criminal offence for anyone on the Adult’s or Children’s Barred List to apply for these roles. You will need an Enhanced DBS, and applicants with a Sexual Offending, Domestic Violence or Domestic Abuse conviction or caution will not be considered for the role. Any other convictions can be discussed in order for us to complete a Risk Assessment.

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