Strategic Lead, Place-Based Physical Activity

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council seeks a Strategic Place Lead for Physical Activity on a fixed-term basis (Ref: SS05626). The role provides leadership and advocacy for the Physical Activity Framework and oversees a borough-wide action plan across organisations and communities.

You will work to increase participation among inactive residents, build partnerships, and secure investment opportunities. The post also involves coordinating the Steering Group and reporting progress to Active Black Country and Public

Qualifications

• Leadership and advocacy for the Physical Activity Framework.
• Oversee the borough-wide place-based action plan.
• Collaborate across organisations, communities and stakeholders.
• Influence policy and secure investment for activity initiatives.
• Target support to inactive residents and those facing inequalities.
• Coordinate the Physical Activity Programme Steering Group.

Responsibilities

• Lead the physical activity place-based partnership and action plan delivery.
• Work across organisational boundaries to unite partners and communities.
• Influence policy, secure investments, and champion innovative approaches.
• Oversee the Steering Group and report progress to Active Black Country.

Job description

Walsall Council seeks a Strategic Place Lead for Physical Activity on a fixed-term basis (Ref: SS05626). The role provides leadership and advocacy for the Physical Activity Framework and oversees a borough-wide action plan across organisations and communities.

You will work to increase participation among inactive residents, build partnerships, and secure investment opportunities. The post also involves coordinating the Steering Group and reporting progress to Active Black Country and Public