Community Physical Activity Officer

Are you passionate about helping people lead healthier, more active lives? Do you have experience delivering community-based activities and engaging with young people and families?

We're looking for a Community Physical Activity Officer to join our Community Wellbeing team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by helping residents overcome barriers to physical activity and supporting some of the district's most vulnerable communities.

Working alongside local partners, schools, clubs and community organisations, you'll help bring high-quality sport and physical activity opportunities within reach of those who need them most, particularly young people and families experiencing financial disadvantage. As Community Physical Activity Officer, you'll play an active role in developing, coordinating and delivering a range of programmes designed to improve health and wellbeing across the district.

• Support residents facing barriers to participation in sport and physical activity
• Plan and deliver engaging activity sessions within community and school settings
• Build strong relationships with schools, clubs, partner organisations and community groups
• Monitor participation levels and contribute to programme reporting
• Coordinate the deployment of casual staff and sports coaches
• Support the delivery of initiatives including You Move and Move Together
• Assist with budget monitoring and programme development
• Help ensure activities are delivered safely, effectively and in line with safeguarding requirements

This is a varied role that combines project development, partnership working, administration and hands on delivery, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working both in the community and behind the scenes.

Please note that this post is up to 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.

Currently, West Oxfordshire District Council is collaborating with other councils across Oxfordshire as part of an exciting, once in a generation programme of Local Government Reorganisation, bringing new challenges and opportunities to engage our residents, staff and stakeholders

• A minimum of 5 qualifications equivalent to NVQ level 2 or GCSE at Grade C/4 or above, must include Maths and English
• Coaching/fitness qualification (UKCC level 2 or equivalent)
• Empathy and ability to communicate with people in a supportive manner
• Experience of planning and delivering community-based activities
• Experience of working with families and/or young people

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Enhanced DBS Check

Vacancies can close earlier than stated if a high number of applications have been received.

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years' service and 33 days following 10 years' continuous service
• In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
• Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
• Generous contributory local government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements

West Oxfordshire District Council is a forward-looking council, putting residents first and working in partnership to support our communities. We are delivering an ambitious Council Plan for the district that is focused on important local priorities including affordable housing, climate and ecological action, helping our economy to grow and building communities.

We also provide a range of important local services that make a positive impact to our district on a daily basis including planning, housing, waste and recycling collections, leisure centres, community safety and environmental health.

Joining West Oxfordshire District Council you will be helping us achieve our goals for the district and play a part in supporting our communities, our businesses and our environment.

Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

Our organisationis committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities.

Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.