Director of Health & Physical Activity

Moon Executive Search; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Health & Physical Activity to drive strategic initiatives in the West of England. This pivotal role involves fostering partnerships across health systems to promote physical activity as a means to enhance community health outcomes. The successful candidate will lead teams, manage resources, and represent the organization at local, regional, and national levels. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and communities through the transformative power of physical activity. If you are passionate about health and wellbeing and have the skills to lead impactful initiatives, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic leadership and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to develop partnerships in health and wellbeing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives to embed physical activity in health systems.
• Manage resources and represent the organization at various levels.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Health and Wellbeing Expertise

Collaboration Skills

Education

Degree in Health or Related Field

Management Qualification

Job description

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Director of Health & Physical Activity

Bristol-based Office (Hybrid) – 37 hours per week

Up to £45,262 + Benefits

Wesport (West of England Sport Trust) helps people and communities benefit from the transformative power of physical activity. The Charity supports organisations to improve the delivery of sport and physical activity initiatives across the region.

Wesport aims to inspire active lives, creating the conditions wherever possible to help everyone move more. They look to establish conditions for long-term change, creating inclusive structures and enabling everyone to be physically active. The organisation collaborates with local authorities in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire

Wesport is seeking a Director of Health & Physical Activity, a pivotal executive leadership role sitting directly below the CEO. The postholder will lead Wesport’s strategic approach across local health systems, helping embed physical activity as a driver for improved health outcomes. They will shape and hold key relationships, advocate for the role of moving more, and lead relevant teams and programmes across the West of England.

The Director will contribute to organisational strategy, lead staff, manage resources, and build collaborative approaches across sectors. They will represent Wesport locally, regionally and nationally, and oversee impactful initiatives such as Falls Prevention, Link Forward for Vanguard, and Feeling Better in South Glos.

Wesport is looking for an experienced strategic leader, with the ability to build effective working relationships and cross-sector stakeholder working, developing strong and successful partnerships to achieve positive outcomes. Experience of working with health/wellbeing, physical activity or VCSE sectors required for this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to improve lives and communities in the West of England through physical activity.

For further details and to apply, please contact Sandy Hinks quoting the applicable reference number: MC2585

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Management, and Business Development

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations, Health and Human Services, and Public Health

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