Overview
Contract – Temporary until 31 st March 2027
Salary – NJC Grade F SCP 19- 24 £32,061 - £35,412 per annum
Closing Date - 5th October 2025 at 23.59
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We’re seeking a passionate and proactive Active Lives Development Officer to lead and shape our health and wellbeing programmes.
Overview of the role
This role is multifaceted. You will oversee the delivery of Active Blackpool’s Making Changes programme, a 12-week healthy lifestyle initiative designed for families with children aged 4 to 11 years. It supports families who are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight, providing education, fun activities and lifestyle behaviour change support.
You will also manage a team of Health and Wellbeing Coaches, guiding them to deliver high-quality, person-centred coaching that empowers individuals to make lasting, positive lifestyle changes.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the delivery of Active Blackpool’s Making Changes programme (12-week healthy lifestyle initiative for families with children aged 4 to 11).
* Provide education, fun activities and lifestyle behaviour change support to families.
* Manage and lead a team of Health and Wellbeing Coaches to ensure high-quality, person-centred coaching.
* Champion evidence-based health coaching models and innovative ways of working.
* Work collaboratively with public health, health and care partners and community organisations to drive system change in prevention and early intervention.
Skills and Qualifications
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands.
* Excellent communication and inter-personal skills – both verbal and written.
* Self-motivated, with the ability to work under own initiative.
* Good IT skills.
What we are looking for
This role is central to driving system change. You will work closely with public health, health and care partners and community organisations to take a fresh approach to prevention and early intervention. You’ll champion evidence-based health coaching models and innovative ways of working that tackle the root causes of poor health, reduce inequalities and create lasting impact.
If you’re passionate about improving lives, experienced in behaviour change and coaching and confident in building strong partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.
For further discussions about this role please contact Jennifer Fairfield.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
Address: Blackpool Sports Centre, West Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9HQ, United Kingdom
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