Sport and Physical Activity Delivery Manager

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local sports organization in Barnsley is seeking a Sport and Physical Activity Delivery Manager to lead operations and promote community health through increased physical activity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the sector, financial management skills, and a talent for public engagement. Strong communication and a record of successful project management are essential. This role aims to help residents Move More, Live Well, and Feel Better.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the sport and physical activity sector.
• Proven track record in managing and securing funding.
• Evidence-based project and performance management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership to the Sport and Physical Activity Team.
• Manage service plan setting, delivery, and performance.
• Oversee key work areas alongside project leads.

Skills

Project management

Public engagement

Financial management

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications at level 6 or above

Job description

Sport and Physical Activity Delivery Manager

You’ll be part of big changes in Barnsley. We’re not just changing ways of working and improving services. We’re committed to promoting better health and tackling health inequalities in our communities. As the Sport and Physical Activity Delivery Manager, you’ll be instrumental in managing the operations of the Sport and Physical Activity Team helping Barnsley to Move More. Live Well. Feel Better.

About the Post

Creativity, ambition and a focus on people. That’s what matters at Barnsley Council. Our award‑winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 residents. It’s all about putting local people and our partner organisations at the heart of our work, listening to and doing good for our communities. We’re now more innovative, more efficient and provide better value for money.

Your role in our journey

As a Sport and Physical Activity Delivery Manager, you will provide operational leadership to the Sport and Physical Activity Team ensuring we help everyone in Barnsley experience the benefits of being more active. Your role will include:

• Being responsible for our service plan setting, delivery and performance.
• Managing the Sport and Physical Activity Team.
• Overseeing key work areas alongside project leads – including community development, active schools, walk‑cycle‑wheel behaviour change, Barnsley Bike Works service, events and marketing and communications.
• Performance management.
• Financial management.
• Procurement and contract management.
• Leading your own portfolio of projects and developments.

Working closely with colleagues in the team, across the council and a host of statutory, community and voluntary groups, you will lend your expertise to creating behaviour change, promoting physical activity, health, and wellbeing. Crucially, you’ll also help us to develop, deliver and evaluate projects that relate to tackling health inequalities. What’s more, you’ll help us to develop services, new approaches and play a key part in needs assessments and service reviews.

What you’ll need

To join us, you’ll need a mix of relevant qualifications with at least one being at level 6 or above, and extensive experience in the sport and physical activity sector. Your track record includes involvement in managing and securing funding, project management and the development of approaches to leading services and achieving outcomes. You’ve used evidence‑based project and performance management techniques to drive successful change. With a flair for public engagement and partnership working, it is your talent for communication that really sets you apart.

Shape a better future with us

We’d like you to be part of our success and help us use physical activity as a tool to help residents Move More. Live Well. Feel Better. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make a better Barnsley for everyone.

Apply

We would encourage anyone who is interested in the role to get in touch to discuss it in more detail. You can contact [e-mail] for an informal discussion.

To achieve your ambitions while shaping a bright future for our communities in Barnsley, apply now.