Walking for All Officer

Mid Ulster Council; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Northern Ireland is seeking to develop and coordinate regular volunteer-led walks across the Council area. The role involves engaging with communities to identify and support Volunteer Walk Leaders, aimed at increasing participation in walking activities. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in working with volunteers.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs including English and a numeracy subject.
• Level 3 qualification in health, sport, or community development.
• Experience working with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Engage with communities to identify Volunteer Walk Leaders.

Skills

Working with volunteers

Delivering sport or health related participation programmes

Education

Five GCSEs Grades A to C or equivalent including English language and a numeracy based subject

Level 3 qualification such as A Level, Level 3 NVQ, Advanced Apprenticeship in a related discipline

Job description

To develop, co-ordinate and sustain regular volunteer-led walks in towns, villages and rural communities throughout the Council area, through the recruitment, training and support of Volunteer Walk Leaders to in turn increase the number of people walking and meet the objectives of the Walking for All programme (see supplementary background note). Walking for All is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body, (SEUPB).

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with communities to identify potential Volunteer Walk Leaders in towns, villages and rural communities across the Council Area.

Skills and Qualifications

• Five GCSEs Grades A to C or equivalent including English language and a numeracy based subject.
• Level 3 qualification such as A Level, Level 3 NVQ, Advanced Apprenticeship in a related discipline such as health, sport, community development.
• Working with volunteers.
• Delivering sport or health related participation programmes.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 30 Nov 2025