Post: Walking for All Officer (Maternity Cover) Salary & Benefits: NJC Scale Range 19-25 (£32061 -£36363) 6% Employer contribution to pension fund (staff members must contribute at least 3%) Private Health Insurance Life Insurance Flexible working practices Up to 23 days holidays per annum plus statutory days Location: Hybrid working Based out of CCGHTs Armoy office, however, it is expected that a significant proportion of postholders time each week will be spent out and about in the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area. Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday By its nature the post will require some flexible working, for example, work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends as required. Duration: 9-month contract (2nd March 2026 end of November 2026). The post may be extended. Reports To: Line management: CCGHT Corporate Services Manager Performance management: Regional Manager, Outscape Job purpose: To develop, co-ordinate and sustain regular volunteer-led walks in towns, villages and rural communities throughout the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area. This is to be carried out through the recruitment, training and support of Volunteer Walk Leaders to, in turn, increase the number of people walking. Through this, the post-holder will meet the objectives of the Walking for All programme (see background note). Main Duties and Responsibilities Volunteer Recruitment Proactively engage with communities to identify potential Volunteer Walk Leaders in towns, villages and rural communities across the Council Area. Engagement will include travelling to and meeting with a wide range of groups in the local community such as community groups, rugby and GAA clubs, groups for people with a disability, mother and toddlers groups, Age Friendly clubs, Mens Sheds, church groups, asylum seekers groups. Engage with potential volunteers to explain the responsibilities, expectations and benefits of the role of Volunteer Walk Leader and recruit further Volunteer Walk Leaders. Volunteer Training Plan and coordinate a series of one-day Walking For All training courses for Volunteer Walk Leaders including venue, materials, walking route. Deliver one-day training courses to new Volunteer Walk Leaders. Organise and deliver additional training to the Volunteer Walk Leaders as appropriate. Volunteer Support & Retention Implement a strong support system for all new Volunteer Walk Leaders, including accompanying them on initial led walks to build their confidence and ensure quality control. Put in place measures to support, motivate and retain Volunteer Walk Leaders (so that they maintain a weekly regular walk as a minimum) including regular and high levels of contact Encourage Volunteer Walk Leaders in your area to attend the annual Volunteer Walk Leader Celebration Event to recognise and reward Volunteer Walk Leaders for their contribution to Walking For All. Plan, coordinate and host an annual Walking Celebration Event specific to the Council area for the Volunteers and walkers to celebrate their achievements and walking. Roll out the incentive programme to all qualifying Volunteer Walk Leaders. Twinning For established walking groups, pair up (twin) groups based on a cross-border and/or crosscommunity basis. Plan, organise and host a series of events for the twinned walking groups such as a shared walking trip to an inspirational location, hosting a walk in each others local community, walking activity day. Promotion Use appropriate social media platforms and other promotion such as posters and leaflet distribution to promote Walking For All across the Council area. Attend events or organise presentations on Walking For All to promote the opportunities for Volunteers and walkers to relevant stakeholders and organisations. Support the development of promotional content in your area such as the creation of videos. Supply photos and good news stories with the Communications Officer. Partnership Working Attend monthly Regional Meetings and liaise ongoing with other Walking For All Officers in your region in order to share best practice and improve effectiveness. Work in partnership with the Health Trust Physical Activity Co-ordinator to ensure no overlap and walk programme activities align. It is anticipated that regular meetings may be required. Where appropriate, work in partnership with other participation officers in the organisation or other organisations to share learnings and leverage activities. Administration Keep accurate records of the people and activities for Walking For All at all times. Manage the programme budget associated with the project. Prepare monitoring and evaluation reports for the Regional Managers and SEUPB on a quarterly basis. Assist with the preparation of the quarterly finance reports to SEUPB. Meet and report to the Regional Manager on targets and outputs on a monthly basis. Report to the Project Working Group and Managers Group when required. Any other additional tasks as may be reasonably assigned according to the changing priorities of the Walking For All programme. General Engagement in corporate CCGHT activities. Additional activities requested by the Director or Board of CCGHT in keeping with the profile of the post. Education & Qualifications Five GCSEs (Grades A C) or equivalent/comparable including Mathematics and English Language and a Level 3 qualification (such as A Level, Level 3 NVQ, Advanced Apprenticeship) in a related discipline such as health, sport, community development Or Honours Degree Experience Minimum of 3 years experience in: Successfully delivering projects Engaging and working closely with a wide range of stakeholders e.g community groups, clubs, voluntary organisations, etc Organising meetings, events or training Administrative duties Managing a project budget Desirable Working with volunteers Delivering sport or health-related participation programmes Key skills, knowledge and attributes Enthusiastic and highly self-motivated with the ability to act on personal initiative Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong, positive relationships Deliver against tight timelines with minimal supervision Prioritise a range of activities and tasks Work effectively on your own and as a member of a dispersed team, sharing learning and ideas Good written communicator with ability to prepare reports for funders and stakeholders Passion in people becoming active and enjoying the benefits of being outdoors Proficient in Microsoft Office packages Driving Full current driving licence and use of a car, or access to a form of transport that allows you to meet the requirements of the role Forms must be returned no later than 12.00 noon, Monday 19th January 2026