Lead Fitness Instructor Active Together, Cherry Tree Court, Hull We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage. About Us Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond. As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. The Benefits We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more. We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Lead Fitness Instructor, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. The Role Active Together is a multimodal prehabilitation and rehabilitation service that has been developed by world leading academics and practitioners at the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) at Sheffield Hallam University and funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research. We are currently looking for a Lead Fitness Instructor to join our Active Together at our new centre in Hull. Reporting to the Head of Active Together, you will establish and deliver the physical activity component of the Active Together programme, and you will train and manage a team of Fitness Instructors delivering the service. You will also work on developing, evaluating, and implementing rehabilitation services for adults with a cancer diagnosis. As Lead Fitness Instructor you will also ensure a multidisciplinary, inclusive, and responsive approach to service delivery. Specifically, you will: Service Delivery & Operations Lead a team to deliver the Active Together service at the new centre in Hull Manage and train Fitness Instructors to ensure high-quality service delivery Implement evidence-based updates to the Active Together Programme, as advised by AWRC, ensuring treatment fidelity and data collection for evaluation Provide expert guidance on physical activity for cancer patients, maintaining service standards and delivering high-quality care Ensure support for patients dealing with emotional, psychological, and physical challenges related to their diagnosis Operational Management & Administration Maintain accurate data records within an agreed framework Ensure integrity and consistency of service information and documentation Lead on developing best practices within the team, maintaining local procedure documentation Assist with audits and reviews to support ongoing service improvements Communications & Outreach · Support service promotion and engagement activities · Develop and maintain online and public-facing resources (social media, websites, etc.) Key Working Relationships · Lead a team of Fitness Instructors, supporting their skills development and knowledge · Allocate work and deploy resources to ensure effective caseload management · Oversee collaborative working within the multidisciplinary service team with other Yorkshire Cancer Research staff and with HUTH clinical team. About You To be considered for this role, you will need: To have a CIMPSA Level 4 qualification in Cancer and Exercise Rehabilitation To have evidence of continued professional development relevant to the role · To have experience as a Lead Fitness Instructor · To have proven ability to deliver safe, effective group and individual exercise programmes for cancer patients · To be skilled in risk assessment, exercise prescription, and service evaluation · To have in-depth knowledge of exercise rehabilitation benefits for cancer and long-term conditions · To have experience in applying evidence-based exercise interventions to support patient outcomes · To have knowledge of behaviour change frameworks · To have excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills · To have the ability to motivate, collaborate, and support individuals and groups · To have strong organisational and time management skills · To be adaptable and resilient in response to change · To be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) for data analysis and documentation · To have knowledge of professional ethics and their application in practice · To have physical and emotional resilience to navigate sensitive situations effectively Application Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research. To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 30 July 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.