Strategic Lead for Active and Healthy Communities

The key purpose of this role will be to implement approaches to increase physical activity by tackling inequalities. This will focus on underrepresented groups and places. The role will work in collaboration with stakeholders across the health sector (including the Integrated Care Board, Primary Care Networks, Public Health), local government, community organisations (for example Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire) and leisure providers to create sustainable change. We are looking for someone to advocate for the use of physical activity as a way of preventing ill health and for people to manage their health.

Location: University of Worcester, Hines Building, Henwick Grove, Worcester, WR2 6AJ
Contact Name: Lorea Sarobe
Contact Telephone: 07766 697742
Contact Email:
Organisation: Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire

Salary: £30,900 to £32,960
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Contract/Temporary (Fixed Term Until March 2027)
Placed On: Fri 6th September, 2024
Closes: 11:59pm - Sun 29th September, 2024
Interview Date: Tue 15th October, 2024

About Strategic Lead for Active and Healthy Communities

We are seeking a focused, engaging, organised Strategic Lead for Active and Healthy Communities to join our team. This role will be crucial in supporting the shaping of physical activity and sport in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Physical Activity movement to address health inequalities in physical activity, targeting underrepresented groups and communities such as low-income communities, ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities, and older adults.
Identify and address systemic barriers that prevent equitable access to physical activity opportunities and/or becoming physically active.
Advocate for the role of physical activity in preventing and managing a range of long-term health conditions.
Align the Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire strategic approach with local and national health and wellbeing priorities, local needs, and organisational goals.

Why Work for Us?

Flexible working options - We recognise that our team have commitments beyond their working day. Our flexible working approach offers team members the ability to balance work and home life in a way that suits them, alongside business/collaborative needs.
Generous annual leave policy - 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, your birthday (or a day within your birthday week) and an extra day at Christmas.
Opportunity to join our healthcare money back scheme through Westfield Health.
A dedication to learning and development, with training and CPD opportunities.
Company pension.
Paid annual parking permit to cover the University of Worcester campus car parks.

Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire is an equal opportunities employer and so would welcome applications from all members of the community.

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