Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles Manager (Internal Only)

INTERNAL ONLY: This vacancy is only open to North Somerset Council employees and agency workers contracted to North Somerset Council.

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles Manager to join our Health Improvement Service. The role is responsible for both the Physical Activity team and Healthy Lifestyles team leading on work associated with both of these workstreams, including commissioning services, managing programmes of work and team members directly.

In this role, you will; develop team service plans and be responsible for the development, delivery and monitoring of the North Somerset Physical Activity Strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Physical Activity team
• Manage the Healthy Lifestyles team (working alongside the Healthy Lifestyles team leader)
• Commissioning and ongoing management of Physical Activity Services, Adult Weight Management Services and the Healthy Lifestyles case management system
• Designing service specifications, implementing and embedding agreed new ways of working and monitoring outcomes of delivery that are in line with national public health best practice, policy and guidance
• Manage multiple health improvement focussed projects related to physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
• Co-ordinate and chair the North Somerset Physical Activity Strategy steering group, Physical Activity Network events and Active Weston place-based group
• Managing service and project budgets

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

This position is currently based at our Town Hall offices in Weston.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 1-2 days in the office per week
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about physical activity and healthy lifestyles, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• Degree qualification relevant to physical activity/sport or health improvement
• Significant post qualification experience relevant to physical activity/sport or health improvement
• Experience in service development, developing service plans/strategies, commissioning and performance management of health improvement focussed services
• A comprehensive knowledge of relevant national strategies, NICE guidance, policy and up to date legislation
• Experience of managing multiple health improvement focussed projects

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge and understanding of budgets
• Practical experience in service delivery and in leading others to deliver the service

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Rebecca Stathers, Health Improvement Service Leader [mat cover], email: Rebecca.Stathers@n-somerset.gov.uk or 01275 882733.

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: Wednesday 3 September

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.