An enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative individual is required to join Burnley Leisure & Culture’s Community & Wellbeing team. As the successful applicant you will lead and oversee the daily operation of Community & Wellbeing department
projects, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. You will be responsible for setting goals, managing teams and fostering a positive work environment.
You will work with the Community & Wellbeing teams, BLC colleagues and external partners to co-ordinate, manage and deliver sustainable activities and events throughout the Borough. In addition to identifying funding sources and developing bids in partnership with new and existing partners to enhance and sustain service operations.
You must have a relevant Postgraduate qualification at degree level e.g. Community Development, Health Promotion, Sport Science. Flexibility is vital as hours will include evenings and weekends.
The successful applicant will be a highly motivated individual, who is able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, have excellent personal and people skills.
You will be responsible for working with other teams within Burnley Leisure & Culture and in conjunction with other stakeholders to promote the value of sport and physical activity in addressing wider objectives of health, education and community wellbeing.
You will identify partnership opportunities with a range of external organisations and community groups to add value and promote the delivery of the Health Activity Programmes, with a key focus on populations and communities displaying the greatest health needs
We are particularly keen to receive applications from individuals who have the vision, drive and desire to develop and deliver innovative projects in our communities.
We expect high standards and in return we offer excellent rates of pay, along with training and support and the opportunity to gain further qualifications.
You must have experience of setting up and delivering programmes. You must have excellent communication skills and be able to create and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of partners.
Appointment to the post is subject of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification, please contact Cheryl Goodman, Head of Community & Wellbeing, Tel: 01282 477127 Email: cgoodman@blcgroup.co.uk
CONTACT: To apply please submit your C.V and cover letter via the careers section on the BLC website or follow this link – Job Opportunities | Burnley Leisure
CLOSING DATE: 19/02/25
INTERVIEW DATE: w/c 03/03/25
