Health and Activity Contracts Manager

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.  Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.  

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. 

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone! 

The Role: 

• Liverpool City Council’s Lifestyles Leisure Services is undergoing a dynamic transformation, and as part of this programme, we are embarking on the creation of an exciting new management structure. This includes the creation of three key new roles, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of our Sports & Recreation services. Looking to build a forward-thinking team, we are seeking individuals with significant experience to bring their expertise and creativity to the table
• These roles offer the autonomy to truly make the position your own, driving innovation and growth in an environment that values leadership and new ideas, to truly revolutionise the public sector leisure industry
• As the Health & Activity Contracts Coordinator, you will oversee the coordination and support of health contracts and initiatives across Liverpool, leading the development and delivery of community-based programmes focused on key health themes such as healthy weight, mental health, and social isolation. You will collaborate with partner organisations and the voluntary sector to implement community-led solutions, monitor performance to identify opportunities and risks and keep up to date with health-related policies and trends
• Additionally, you'll identify funding opportunities, contribute to joint strategic needs assessments, manage budgets to ensure financial performance and represent lifestyles at key health and wellbeing partnership meetings
• If you’re passionate about improving community health, possess strong financial and leadership skills, and are eager to drive impactful initiatives, then we’d love to hear from you!

Our offer to you:                     

• 35 hour working week with hybrid working model
• At least 31 days holiday rising to 35 after 5 years service and 8 bank holidays as well.- option to purchase further days
• Agile working - A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
• Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash 

Next steps:

Closing Date is: Sunday 10^th November 2024

If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact – Mark Lancaster on Mark.Lancaster@liverpool.gov.uk 

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.  

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk

Although we advertise on Jobs go public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.  Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

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