Assistant Development Officer (Active Lifestyles)

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

At Active Sefton, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our community through sports and physical activity programmes and supportive initiatives. We believe that everyone deserves access to resources that promotes a healthy lifestyle, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive environment where people can thrive.

Active Sefton are responsible for delivering a portfolio of numerous health, sport and physical activity programmes working with all age groups, as well as a wide range of partners. The team contribute to key council priorities including working together to improve the outcomes for communities and improving the health and wellbeing of Sefton’s residents.

Sefton is a vibrant local authority on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting 2030 Vision. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.

Sefton has a strong track record of partnership working and for having a motivated and dedicated workforce that is resilient and adaptable, it puts the Council in the best possible place to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Job Details:

The Active Lifestyle team are looking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join their team to deliver a variety of healthy lifestyle initiatives around physical activity, nutrition and behaviour change).

The Development Officer will be responsible for the delivery of a range of lifestyle services including Exercise Referral, Weight Management, NHS Health Checks, Falls Prevention, Children’s Healthy Lifestyle programmes and Fitness Suite cover linked to the priorities of Sefton Council (through Active Sefton. The post holder will also be responsible for leading on specific developments of the services.

The role involves contact with a wide range of individuals from health professionals to patients, well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential elements for the post.

How to Apply

To apply quickly and securely online, and for application form and further details, click on the links below.

Note that we cannot accept applications via links to cloud storage sites, and do not accept CVs in place of an application form.

NB: These posts are registered as exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and in accordance with the police act; any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record disclosure. Any disclosure of a criminal record will not automatically prevent an offer of employment.

Closing date: Sunday 17th August

Interview dates will be anticipated week commencing 15th or 22nd September 2025