* First stage interviews: 19th November 2025
* Contract: 37 hours, full time, permanent subject to external funding .
We are currently seeking three Project Leads to support delivery in the below Geographical Areas
* North (Coastal areas incl Lancaster)
* Central (Preston Chorley South Ribble and West Lancashire)
* Pennine (East Lancashire incl Blackburn)
We are reviewing our longer-term way of working while these arrangements are in place and anticipate maintaining a flexible and agile approach going forward. Homeworking risk assessments are carried out for all employees working from home. Please indicate any preferred area in your application.
About the Roles
To lead the delivery of the New CGL Project from February 2026, including the day to day running of the contract, within one of the focus areas of Lancashire. The Project lead will build networks and partnerships across the area in particular those linked with the Recovery Community, which will give participants the support they need towards improving and maintaining their physical & mental wellbeing.
The Project lead will work closely as part of a Project leads team, along with the Operations Manager to deliver on New CGL Contract. The Post holder will be instrumental in providing a smooth communication link between Active Lancashire and local stakeholder partners, to meet the Physical Activity needs of the geographical area to support the maintenance pathway, of participants in recovery. This post will have responsibility for a number of CSI Support Workers x 2, volunteers and casual deliverers whilst supporting and growing the network of partners locally. In addition, the post will help and support participants access training. Utilising funding /delivery budget that has been secured. The post will also develop a programme of health and wellbeing activities which will meet the needs of people engaged through the CGL contract based on the needs and gaps in the area. The post-holder will work closely with the Operations Manager and the wider Place Managers to ensure the smooth running of activities, collection of monitoring information and showcasing impact in the place.
Working with the Research and Insight Officer to ensure all information has been gathered and input on the portal for the accurate completion of evaluation paperwork, quarterly reports and outcome measures for the contract.
Application Process
Application to be sent to jobs@activelancashire.org.uk. Please submit a CV and cover letter (of not more than two pages), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role and suited to it (based on the person specification). Alternative to a cover letter, you may submit a 3 min (Max) video. Please indicate if you have a preference for an particular geographical location.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Darren Wright Director of Communities (dwright@activelancashire .org.uk)
In addition, please provide the following information:
* Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before a job offer is confirmed).
* Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.
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