Place Programme Manager

Active Lancashire; Leyland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A community engagement organization in Leyland is seeking a Place Programme Manager to lead community health initiatives. This role requires managing a team and collaborating with various stakeholders to address health inequalities in Preston. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and experience in community engagement. Benefits include hybrid working and a minimum of 28 days annual leave.

Benefits

Flexi time

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life assurance scheme

Payment of professional fees

Discounted parking/bus/rail fares

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of managing teams of industry professionals.
• Able to work independently with good reporting and presentation skills.
• Experience in community engagement and active living initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead on development of place-based partnership work in Preston.
• Manage a ‘Place Team’ to address local health priorities.
• Co-produce health & wellbeing strategy with partners.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Team management

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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• Section: Community Engagement
• Salary: £45,091 to £48,226 per annum
• Post Type: Full Time
• Contract Type: Fixed Term – Ends 31/03/2028
• Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 16 November 2025
• Reference: COAC01005

We are looking to recruit a Place Programme Manager to a position available within the Community Engagement team, located in the Town Hall in Preston. There will be a requirement for the postholder to dedicate time to work from the Place Team Office, located at Fulwood Leisure Centre, whilst hosting meetings and community engagement events at various locations across the city.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on the development of the place-based partnership work in Preston, embedding systems leadership and collaborative community development, to positively influence system transformation around active lives. The role will require the postholder to manage a ‘Place Team’ made up of internal and external colleagues, to work in the community with organisations and residents to identify locally led priorities around physical activity, to address health inequalities and provide opportunities for residents to lead a healthier lifestyle.

A key part of this role will be to work closely with partners such as Sport England, Active Lancashire, Integrated Care Board, the Health & Wellbeing Partnership and other external and internal partners, to co-produce a health & wellbeing strategy for the city, whilst ensuring the place programme is delivered effectively. We are seeking a well‑organised, enthusiastic individual who has excellent problem‑solving skills and has experience of managing teams of industry professionals to deliver a comprehensive place‑based scheme of work. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, have good reporting and presentation skills and thrive on developing relationships with multiple stakeholders.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 28 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus, rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.

This role is open to secondment, externally.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.

Interviews to take place on: Thursday 4th December

Please note that the application only covers a portion of the essential criteria listen in the Employee Specification, and therefore any outstanding essential criteria will be assessed at interview stage.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Robert Larcombe, Health & Leisure Development Manager, on [e-mail]

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