Physical Activity Learning Lead - Ref: SS07325 G7: £35,412 - £38,220 per annum (pay scales under review) This is a temporary position for 2 years. The Physical Activity Learning Lead will drive strategic learning initiatives, fostering collaboration and learning across local partners in Walsall to tackle physical inactivity and promote health and social well-being. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Walsall focused Learning Lead to join our team at Walsall Council's Public Health department. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our mission to combat physical inactivity and its associated health and social challenges. Your primary focus will be on facilitating strategic learning and knowledge sharing among local partners, as part of the Physical Activity Programme Steering Group, with the aim of strengthening our collective understanding and ability to address these issues effectively. Funded through Sport England programme funding, the post holder will work across a range of partners (e.g. Local Authority, Healthcare, Voluntary and Community Organisations and the general public) to drive the development of the work. You will have proven experience in supporting specific communities or localities, demonstrating an understanding of their needs and challenges, a track record of using learning as a driver for change, and hold a relevant degree in a field such as public health, physical activity, or a learning and evaluation related field. View the Walsall Physical Activity Framework View Job Description and Employee Specification Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time. At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole - particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ - reflects your own voice. Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas. Closing Date: 17th April 2026 Interviews will be held during the week commencing 4th May 2026.