An enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative individual is required to join Burnley Leisure and Culture’s Community & Wellbeing team. As the successful applicant you will be required to oversee and evaluate health programmes and initiatives, including Exercise Referral, Weight Management, and specialised services such as Phase 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation and Falls Prevention. Advocate for active wellbeing, foster collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, including Primary Care Networks and relevant public, private, and voluntary sector individuals and organisations. You will be responsible for setting goals, managing teams, and nurturing a positive work environment.
You must have a relevant Postgraduate qualification at degree level e.g. Public Health, 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 communication skills, personal and people skills.
The Community and Wellbeing team have several dynamic lifestyle related projects that are fully integrated through excellent teamwork across Burnley. Within this role you will work alongside various partners and stakeholders and support shared initiatives and campaigns. You will also be required to monitor and evaluate the project.
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