Be Part of a Healthier, More Active Future
Are you passionate about community health and making a lasting difference through physical activity? Join Active Together, hosted by Leicestershire County Council, as an Assistant Development Officer and play a key role in delivering our Physical Activity Framework across Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland.
This is an exciting opportunity to support impactful initiatives that help people lead healthier and happier lives by making physical activity part of their everyday routine.
About the Role
Working under the guidance of the Development Manager/Officer, you will support the implementation of programmes that promote health and physical activity. This includes:
Key Project Areas:
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Delivering universal and targeted activity programmes across diverse communities and age groups
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Raising awareness among professionals and communities about the health benefits of physical activity
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Supporting organisations to embed physical activity into their services and policies
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Assisting with national and local campaigns to reduce inactivity
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Improving access to community-based physical activity facilities
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Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all programme areas
What You’ll Need
Essential Criteria:
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NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field or equivalent experience
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Experience working in physical activity, sport, health, or community development
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Experience supporting or delivering relevant programmes or campaigns
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Strong communication and collaboration skills with multi-sector stakeholders
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Familiarity with national, regional, and local health and physical activity policies
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A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
Why Join Us?
Benefits Include:
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Flexible working options (e.g. part-time, remote/hybrid, term-time)
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On-site parking
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Home working support
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Inclusive and values-driven work culture
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Support for continued professional development
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to local communities, working alongside passionate professionals in an inclusive and empowering environment.
How to Apply
Apply by 20th July 2025. Interviews will take place on 31st July 2025 at Leicestershire County Council, County Hall.
For an informal chat or further details, contact:
Geoff Maltby, Strategic Lead: 01509 467489
g.maltby@active-together.org
Jo Newberry, Strategic Lead: 01509 467493
j.newberry@active-together.org
Join Us in Making Physical Activity Everyone’s Business
At Leicestershire County Council and Active Together, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+, and disabled communities.
We are a Disability Confident Employer—applicants who meet the essential criteria and declare a disability will be offered an interview.
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