6 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The Head of Active Wellbeing is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of wellbeing and leisure services. • This includes oversight of in-house leisure facilities, the delivery of strategic health and wellbeing objectives, and the development of key partnerships aimed at reducing health inequalities. • The role is accountable for both service innovation and operational excellence, managing budgets, staff, and assets while ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and community engagement. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Lead the delivery of Active Wellbeing services aligned to organisational objectives and health equity goals. • Drive transformation and service improvement across leisure and wellbeing programmes. • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with health bodies, community organisations, and regional stakeholders. • Oversee the management of leisure facilities, including capital development projects and ongoing asset needs. • Maximise income through commercial models, securing external funding and enhancing self-sustainability. • Implement effective workforce planning, training, and performance management to build a high-performing team. • Embed quality assurance systems to achieve service excellence and national accreditation. • Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and best practice across all sites and operations. • Monitor and report on service performance, financial targets, and delivery against strategic plans. • Deliver inclusive engagement strategies to involve residents and stakeholders in co-producing services. Skills/Experience: • Strong strategic planning and operational delivery experience in health, leisure, or wellbeing services. • Proven ability to lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams, driving change and high performance. • Extensive knowledge of health inequalities and experience in commissioning or delivering targeted community programmes. • Commercial acumen, including managing income-generating services and securing external funding. • Demonstrable experience of partnership working across sectors, including health, voluntary, and local government. • Skilled in developing and managing large-scale work programmes and complex projects. • Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills, particularly in high-pressure or political contexts. • Understanding of quality frameworks (e.g. Quest) and commitment to continuous improvement in service standards. • Strong financial management skills, including budget planning, monitoring, and reporting. • Sound knowledge of health and safety responsibilities in a public sector or leisure environment. Additional Information: • The closing date: 07/08/2025 @12:00. • The post holder will oversee both frontline and back-office leisure and wellbeing services, with responsibility for multiple operational sites and upcoming facility expansions.