Physical Activity and Inclusion Manager
The Physical Activity and Inclusion Manager will work in our Physical Activity & Health team and will be responsible for the place-based physical activity programme across the city. They will work with a wide range of stakeholders and partners across a variety of sectors to agree approaches, build relationships and co-design activities to maximise engagement of communities in physical activity. You will be experienced in community engagement with a proven track record of enabling change and leading sport or physical activity interventions to positively influence the system to bring about behaviour change. You will be responsible for managing the Physical Activity & Inclusion team and budget to ensure a coherent model of delivery is in place.
You'll play a key role by:
* Championing a collaborative, whole-systems approach to increasing physical activity across Cardiff.
* Embedding sustainable physical activity programmes into identified communities across Cardiff that experience the greatest inequalities.
* Strategically developing partnerships and grow the network of stakeholders to build a programme of activities that contribute towards the prevention of crime and youth annoyance / anti-social behaviour.
What you'll bring
At Cardiff Met Sport, you'll play a pivotal role in the delivery and implementation of the Move More Cardiff Physical Activity and Sport strategy. Taking a whole systems approach, we bring together sectors, stakeholders and partners to deliver long term sustainable change for the communities of Cardiff. This role will be instrumental in collaborating with a diverse range of partners across sectors to work towards similar objectives.
Additionally, you'll:
* Have an Ordinary/Honours Degree or equivalent or a broad range of professional experience in a leadership or project management role(s)
* Experience of managing teams and developing the workforce within sport and /or community development
* Knowledge of applying for and monitoring grant funding applications or sponsorship opportunities.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
* Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
* Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
* Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
* Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
* Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Dawn Mitchell, Head of Physical Activity and Health,
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
Further details:
Job Description
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.
We use the person specification as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
Why Work Here?
We invite you to join our collaborative community
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Job Details
School/Unit
Cardiff Met Sport
Location
Cyncoed Campus
Salary
£39,355 to £44,128 per annum pro rata
24 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Reference
2425062