Job Details
* Directorate: Public Health, Protection and Wellbeing
* Section: Wellbeing and Leisure Services
* Grade: Level 8 "Subject to Review"
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Job Type: Fixed term, 3 years
* Location: Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Role Overview
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Active Communities & Healthy Places Lead to develop and deliver inspiring outdoor activity programmes that support residents to be more active, connected and healthy. In this exciting role, you will design and coordinate activities across parks, woodlands, canal routes and community spaces, working closely with local organisations, volunteers and national partners.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage community grants, support the development of outdoor infrastructure and help reactivate underused spaces such as bowling greens.
* Lead on engagement activity, ensuring programmes are inclusive, safe and accessible for all communities.
* Build positive relationships with partners and local groups, building strong organisational skills and experience of community based activity or wellbeing programmes.
* Be proactive, creative and passionate about using outdoor spaces to improve health and reduce inequalities.
* Shape meaningful programmes that make a real difference across the city.
Working for Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Joining a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to improving lives and strengthening communities, you’ll have the opportunity to create inclusive, engaging and healthy outdoor experiences for all.
Benefits
Competitive salary, generous holidays, an excellent defined local authority pension scheme, annual leave purchase scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, lifestyle benefits offering discounts on family days out, travel, retail and many more.
About the City
Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council is a unitary authority employing approximately 4,600 staff who deliver 700 services to more than 260,000 residents. Our city comprises six towns: Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Stoke and Tunstall. It is the 13th largest city in the UK and a proud, world‑capable regional centre known as the ‘world capital of ceramics’. We have undergone significant changes in recent years, continuing to develop innovative approaches to maximise benefits of transformation.
Stoke‑on‑Trent is a city rich in heritage, renowned for its industrial legacy and proud culture. Known as the kindest city in the UK, we provide high‑quality education and health provision, create improved employment opportunities and support a vibrant, inclusive community. Our commitment to equality and diversity means embracing and celebrating a wide range of voices and identities, and supporting staff and residents alike.
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