Senior Physical Activity and Health Coordinator

Derby City Council; East Midlands; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

LGPS pension

Team Derby Rewards

Tusker Car Benefit Scheme

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Learning & development

Employee wellbeing programme

Cycle2Work

Résumé du poste

Derby City Council is seeking a Senior Physical Activity and Health Coordinator to oversee the Livewell & Move More service, ensuring frontline teams operate effectively in communities and contribute to reducing health inequalities. You will lead, empower and motivate staff, manage budgets, influence partners, and turn insights into action.

This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working and a strong employee benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to navigate complexity and change.
• Ability to lead, empower and motivate teams effectively.
• Influence and negotiate with partners while representing community needs.
• Proven collaboration and co-production experience with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret data and intelligence to drive action.
• Advocacy skills to champion resident-led discoveries.
• Operational project management including budget management.
• Degree or equivalent in a related discipline e.g. sports, physical activity or health development.

Responsabilités

• Oversee operational delivery of the Livewell & Move More service.
• Lead frontline teams and services operating in communities to reduce health inequalities.
• Drive activity to increase physical activity, reduce tobacco dependence, support weight management and improve wellbeing.
• Engage local people, community groups and partners through co-design and partnership working.
• Use data and insights to shape programmes and measure outcomes.

Connaissances

Leadership

Organisational skills

Change management

Influencing & negotiation

Data interpretation

Advocacy

Budget management

Community engagement

Formation

Higher National Diploma / Degree in sports, physical activity, community health development

Description du poste

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Senior Physical Activity and Health Coordinator Job reference 000012629 Date posted 02/11/2026 Application closing date 22/11/2026 Working Pattern Full time Salary £42,123 - £46,579 a year Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Other, Project, Sport & Leisure Attachments Blank Job description

Salary: £42,123 - £46,579 a year
Location: Council House and Hybrid
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026

The Opportunity
This is an exciting time to work for Derby City Council, we’re committed to improving the city and the life experiences of our citizens. In partnership, we are working together to improve outcomes, with the city, for the city.

What you’ll be doing
Based in the Physical Activity & Health Team, the Senior Coordinator Physical Activity and Health will oversee and supervise the operational delivery of the Livewell & Move More service. Leading the delivery of frontline teams and services operating in communities with residents that support the reduction in health inequalities specifically:

• Increasing physical activity – access and opportunities
• Reducing tobacco dependency
• Managing weight
• Improving quality of life and wellbeing
• Reducing isolation

Our focus is rooted in involving local people, community groups and partners in specific localities to support change through co-design. We are grounded in action and discovery, driven by data and intelligence. From shifting the way people think, to the evolution of and introduction of programmes.

About you

• To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have strong organisation and management skills with the ability to navigate complexity and change effectively ensuring plans and policy is put in to tangible action.
• The ability and experience to passionately and effectively lead, empower and motivate others
• The ability to influence and negotiate whilst ensuring community voice is heard and need are met
• Strong partnership working, grounded in collaboration and co-produced opportunities, programmes and sustainable solutions – especially within complex systems
• Confidence to seek out and interpret insight, data and intelligence that converts into successful actions that achieve locally identified outcomes
• Effective advocacy skills that can champion resident led discoveries
• Operational experience of project management including managing budgets
• A Higher National Diploma / Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a related discipline e.g. sports, physical activity, community health development.

Who We Are

At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.

Why join Derby City Council?

At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people. Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Financial Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards – discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme – a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle

Work-Life Balance

• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities

Learning and Development

• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training

Community and Inclusion

• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity

At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.

Important Information

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role.

Where a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.

Where a Market Rate Supplement is indicated at the top of this advert, it is paid in addition to the basic salary and is subject to regular review. The supplement may be reduced or withdrawn and will reduce in line with incremental progression and pay awards.

The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Disability Confident Leader

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award

We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email [e-mail] .

Important: The closing date for this vacancy is specified at the top of the advert. Applications received after midnight on the closing date will not be accepted.