An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Sport and Physical Activity Team and be part of big changes in Barnsley. We’re committed to promoting wellbeing and tackling health inequalities in our communities. As a Physical Activity Engagement Officer, you’ll be instrumental in how we promote and connect people with opportunities to Move More. Live Well. Feel Better.
Location:
BMBC, Westgate Plaza One, 1 Westgate, Barnsley, S70 2DR Contact Name:
Stuart Rogers Contact Email:
stuartrogers@barnsley.gov.uk Organisation:
Barnsley MBC Salary:
£27,711 to £30,060 Hours:
Full Time Contract:
Contract/Temporary (18 Months, Fixed Term Initially) Placed On:
Fri 24th January, 2025 Closes:
11:45pm - Fri 7th February, 2025 About Physical Activity Engagement Officer
Creativity, ambition and a focus on people. That's what matters at Barnsley Council. Our award-winning council is on an exciting journey of change. It's all about putting local people and our partner organisations at the heart of our work, listening to and doing good for our communities. Your role in our journey As a Physical Activity Engagement Officer, you will provide specialist support to a number of projects to help ensure that the message of moving more can reach as many people as possible for positive behaviour change. You will need to be able to display: Excellent interpersonal skills. Experience of physical activity and/or community development. Knowledge of marketing and communications. Experience of community and stakeholder engagement and impact measurement. A strength in working with local groups and partners to promote activities and behaviour that help people to move more. An understanding and appreciation of how physical activity can help people and communities. Working in close partnership with colleagues in the team, across the council and a host of statutory, community and voluntary groups, you will lend your expertise to programmes promoting physical activity, health, and wellbeing. What you'll need To join us, you'll need a mix of relevant qualifications with at least one being at level 4 or above, and extensive experience in community development and/or the sport and physical activity sector. With a flair for public engagement and partnership working, it is your talent for working with people that really sets you apart. Shape a better future with us We're thrilled to have achieved Investors in People (IIP) Gold status for how we lead, support, and develop people. Now we'd like you to be part of our success and help us use physical activity as a tool to help residents Move More. Live Well. Feel Better. Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let's make a better Barnsley for everyone. A lot to look forward to Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we'll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential. So, we've created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you and why you'll find your career here inspiring and rewarding. Apply We would encourage anyone who is interested in the role to get in touch to discuss it in more detail. Please contact stuartrogers@barnsley.gov.uk for more information. This post is fixed term initially over 18 months with the intention of extension subject to the confirmation of future investment by the funder.
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BMBC, Westgate Plaza One, 1 Westgate, Barnsley, S70 2DR Contact Name:
Stuart Rogers Contact Email:
stuartrogers@barnsley.gov.uk Organisation:
Barnsley MBC Salary:
£27,711 to £30,060 Hours:
Full Time Contract:
Contract/Temporary (18 Months, Fixed Term Initially) Placed On:
Fri 24th January, 2025 Closes:
11:45pm - Fri 7th February, 2025 About Physical Activity Engagement Officer
Creativity, ambition and a focus on people. That's what matters at Barnsley Council. Our award-winning council is on an exciting journey of change. It's all about putting local people and our partner organisations at the heart of our work, listening to and doing good for our communities. Your role in our journey As a Physical Activity Engagement Officer, you will provide specialist support to a number of projects to help ensure that the message of moving more can reach as many people as possible for positive behaviour change. You will need to be able to display: Excellent interpersonal skills. Experience of physical activity and/or community development. Knowledge of marketing and communications. Experience of community and stakeholder engagement and impact measurement. A strength in working with local groups and partners to promote activities and behaviour that help people to move more. An understanding and appreciation of how physical activity can help people and communities. Working in close partnership with colleagues in the team, across the council and a host of statutory, community and voluntary groups, you will lend your expertise to programmes promoting physical activity, health, and wellbeing. What you'll need To join us, you'll need a mix of relevant qualifications with at least one being at level 4 or above, and extensive experience in community development and/or the sport and physical activity sector. With a flair for public engagement and partnership working, it is your talent for working with people that really sets you apart. Shape a better future with us We're thrilled to have achieved Investors in People (IIP) Gold status for how we lead, support, and develop people. Now we'd like you to be part of our success and help us use physical activity as a tool to help residents Move More. Live Well. Feel Better. Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let's make a better Barnsley for everyone. A lot to look forward to Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we'll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential. So, we've created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you and why you'll find your career here inspiring and rewarding. Apply We would encourage anyone who is interested in the role to get in touch to discuss it in more detail. Please contact stuartrogers@barnsley.gov.uk for more information. This post is fixed term initially over 18 months with the intention of extension subject to the confirmation of future investment by the funder.
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