Strategic School Sports & Activity Project Lead

BeActive; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme (staff

Health and Wellbeing (Westfield Health

Professional Growth and Development

Job summary

The Rotherham Schools Development Team, part of Wickersley Partnership Trust, is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead end-to-end physical activity projects across Rotherham. You will translate strategy into structured plans, manage timelines, budgets, and KPIs, and collaborate with schools, health, and local authorities.

This 18-month fixed-term contract, with potential extension, requires strong stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivery capabilities to improve activity levels

Qualifications

• The role requires structured, results-oriented project management experience in education, sport, or health sectors.

Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management: Plan, execute, and monitor physical activity projects from inception through completion.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Budget monitoring

Data analysis

Governance

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Rotherham Schools Development Team, part of Wickersley Partnership Trust, is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead end-to-end physical activity projects across Rotherham. You will translate strategy into structured plans, manage timelines, budgets, and KPIs, and collaborate with schools, health, and local authorities.

This 18-month fixed-term contract, with potential extension, requires strong stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivery capabilities to improve activity levels