Director of Physical Activity and Wellbeing

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is seeking a Director of Physical Activity and Wellbeing. The successful candidate will drive the strategic approach for enhancing community health through physical activity, collaborating with various stakeholders to implement effective programs. This role promises significant impact on public health and wellbeing in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic leadership within physical activity or health sectors.
• Proven ability to foster partnerships and community engagement.
• Strong understanding of public health policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of physical activity strategies across communities.
• Manage partnerships with local authorities and healthcare providers.
• Oversee the implementation and evaluation of wellbeing programs.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship Management

Community Engagement

Strategic Planning

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Director of Physical Activity and Wellbeing

Director of Physical Activity and Wellbeing

This role will be responsible for leading our strategic approach across community and health system, demonstrating the value of physical activity and movement to improve health and social wellbeing outcomes.As a convenor, brokering cross-sector relationships within the education sector, as well as youth and community settings, you will play a crucial role in to building and develop trusting relationship across multiple sectors.As a member of the senior leadership team, the successful candidate is tasked with supporting the development and implementation of the partnership’s organisational strategy, providing leadership, and guiding the direction to the wider team.

Location The Hines Building, St John's Campus, University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, St John's, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6AJ, WR2 6AJ Contact Name Lorea Sarobe Contact Telephone [phone] Contact Email [e-mail] Organisation Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire

Salary £36,500 to £39,500 Hours Full Time Contract Contract/Temporary (Full Time, Fixed Term until March 2027) Organisation Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire Placed On Fri 6th June, 2025 Closes 11:59pm - Sun 29th June, 2025

About Director of Physical Activity and Wellbeing

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the local health system and seize opportunities to embed physical activity and movement within care pathways, key strategies and delivery plans.
• Using data, insight and intelligence to develop key relationships to ensure that residents of all ages benefit from and enjoy opportunities to be active, and building the right foundations to be active throughout their lives.

Strategic Leadership

• Support the development and execution of the partnership's strategy and ensure alignment with community needs, public health, Integrated Care Board objectives, and Sport England's Uniting the Movement strategy.
• To lead on the organisational approach to welfare and safeguarding as required by our role as a Sport England system partner in partnership with the CPSU and Ann Craft Trust. This includes being responsible for internal safeguarding policies and action plans, overseeing any reporting of concerns about potential abuse or neglect, and overseeing the organisation's overall approach to welfare and safeguarding.

Programme Design and Implementation

• Fostering the principles of co-production design, development and implementing innovative and evidence-based physical activity programmes and wellbeing initiatives, targeting diverse groups (children, adults, older adults, disabled individuals, etc).
• Amplifying knowledge, research and insights so that it has greater influencing power to shift systemic barriers and improved conditions for equity, inclusion and justice.

Research, Insight, Evaluation and Learning

• Report on progress of initiatives and programmes within areas of expertise
• Contribute to the evaluation, learning and reporting of physical activity and wellbeing programmes, ensuring they are effective, sustainable, impactful and achieve desired outcomes
• Provide evidence-based recommendations for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging research and best practices in physical activity, wellbeing, and public health.

Leadership & Team Management

• Be responsible for the direction of approach for the two strategic leads (Children and Young People/Healthy and Active Communities).
• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues and resolve issues, as required.
• Delegated responsibility for performance management and people issues; ensuring that appraisals and performance management are embedded in the organisation, and leaders and managers are aware of their responsibilities in relation to people management.
• Support financial planning through budget preparation and budget setting, maintaining a strategic level of awareness of the organisation's financial position.
• Provide support and advice on operational contracts.
• Secure funding and resources for physical activity and wellbeing initiatives through partnerships, grants, and sponsorships. Ensuring monitoring and reporting outcomes to funders are implemented.

Public Engagement & Advocacy:

• Act as an external advocate for matters relating to the organisation.
• Represent and promote the work of the organisation, as appropriate, to a range of internal and external audiences.
• Represent the organisation at public events, conferences, and with media to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity and mental well-being.

Relationship Management

• Develop partnerships and working relationships with key Herefordshire and Worcestershire bodies and individuals, including local authorities, sports organisations, umbrella bodies and funding agencies.
• Collaborate with local authorities, healthcare providers, schools, sports organisations, and other community groups to promote physical activity, develop new initiatives, and advocate for the wellbeing of the population.
• Connect actors and stakeholders, creating platforms for learning and collaboration, data sharing, and resource pools.

General:

The above is a description of the job as it is at present, constituted, and is therefore subject to review and updating from time to time.

It is Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire's policy to consult the employee and to aim to reach agreement on amendments, but nevertheless the right to make any reasonable changes is reserved.

If you think you might have most of the essential aspects within the person specification but are not 100% sure, please do still apply and let us decide.

We know that certain groups rule themselves out of opportunities assuming others will be more successful, but please don't be that person.

We want applications from the widest cross-section of the community.

Equality Statement:

Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Privacy Statement:

Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire takes your privacy very seriously. More information on how we collect, manage, process and store your data can be found in our privacy policy https://www.activehw.co.uk/privacy-policy .

Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership is not responsible for the accuracy of information provided by third-parties and accepts no liability relating to any information contained on the site. If any contact details have been provided, It is recommended that you contact them directly.

Interested in sport and things happening in your area? Sign up to our monthly newsletter today!

All rights reserved. Website built using SportSuite