Healthy Communities Engagement Co-ordinator - Full Time - Arun LC

We are seeking a passionate Healthy Communities Engagement Co-ordinator to develop and deliver programs that support local communities. We are looking for someone who is highly organised, self-motivated and able to work with a wide range of people and groups. Key responsibilities include:

• Building partnerships with charities, schools, and community groups
• Organising and leading activities for priority groups, older adults, and families
• Coaching and facilitating sports and junior activities
• Collaborating with health and family support services for a joined-up approach
• Managing event promotion, risk assessments, and data collection
• Providing reports, testimonials, and case studies to showcase impact
• Ensuring excellent customer service and flexible working to meet community needs
  
  BTEC, YMCA or other activity qualifications
• Qualification to National Governing Body Level 2
• Proven experience of developing and delivering through sport development/ physical activity and community programmes
• Experience of programme management
• Experience of building effective relationships with charities and organisations
• An awareness of the roles of Active Partnerships, National Governing Body initiatives, the voluntary sector and Local Authorities
• Good computer skills and understanding
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff
• To be able to work flexibly with a good level of autonomy, across a range of work areas at once
• Mobility to travel across the District(s)
• Excellent communication skills, able to think on your feet
• Excellent time management skills - able to deal with a number of priorities at once
• A self-starter who inspires others with their passion and energy
Desirable
• Safeguarding & First Aid
• At least 6 months experience within a sports / physical activity development-based role
  
  Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?
If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real difference to local people's lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you! We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From Swimming lessons, to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference through inclusive and engaging community initiatives. The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression, we have over 100 facilities across England and Wales - many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love the having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides. In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested. Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday to Sunday (rota basis), We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment