Sports Development Officer

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Bedford

On-site

GBP 33,000 - 36,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Bedford Borough Council is seeking a part-time Sports Development Officer to deliver health and wellbeing programmes across Bedford Borough. The role will develop projects that increase physical activity, reduce health inequalities and improve mental wellbeing.

You will work with health partners, charities and leisure providers to identify needs, build partnerships and create sustainable opportunities for residents to stay active.

Qualifications

Experience delivering sport, physical activity, health improvement or community programmes.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Ability to work with a range of partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Deliver health and wellbeing programmes to increase physical activity and improve health outcomes.
Develop and coordinate innovative projects and activities for healthier communities.
Identify local needs, build partnerships and create opportunities for residents to be more active.
Promote and deliver sports development initiatives, organise events and monitor performance.

Job description

Public Realm, Highways & Waste Management

Category

Public Health - Public Health - Professional

Job Title

Sports Development Officer

Grade

BBU08

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)

BBU08 32,578 - 35,570

Contract Hours

18.5

Job Advert

Are you passionate about helping people lead healthier and more active lives? Do you want to make a positive difference by improving opportunities for people with long term health conditions poor mental health and those facing barriers to participation in physical activity?

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sports Development Officer to deliver health and wellbeing programmes that increase physical activity improve health outcomes and support stronger healthier communities acrossBedford Borough.

The successful candidate will develop and coordinate innovative projects and activities that encourage participation reduce health inequalities and improve physical and mental wellbeing.

Working closely with health partners community organisations charities clubs and leisure providers, you will identify local needs build strong partnerships and create sustainable opportunities for residents to become more active.

You will support the promotion and delivery of sports development initiatives organise events and activities monitor programme performance and produce reports demonstrating impact and outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering sport physical activity health improvement or community programmes, strong organisational and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of partners and stakeholders.

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Additional Vacancy Information

Work Pattern

Mon, Wed, Fri

Is this an enhanced DBS role?

Is this a politically restricted role?

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?

Yes

Vacancy Location

Location

Bedfordshire

Location