Job title Active Leeds Health Programmes Manager
Salary PO3 *GBP*41,511 - *GBP*44,711
Hours Full Time 37 hours
Contract Permanent
Location John Charles Centre for Sport (Aquatics Centre) with some travel around the city
Application method Full Application
Leeds City Council is looking for an experienced and innovative Active Leeds Health Programmes Manager to lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of physical activity programmes that support the management and prevention of long-term conditions across the city. Your work will contribute directly to Active Leeds vision: To be the best city to be active in, making a difference every day, working with people and their communities, so they are at the heart of all we do. We want everyone to move more in a way that works for them.Active Leeds is a large scale, progressive local authority leisure service and you will use your knowledge and expertise to support the strategic direction towards Active Wellbeing.
About You:
- Proven experience and detailed knowledge of managing physical activity and health programmes.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Extensive experience in partnership and stakeholder engagement.
- Strategic influencing with the ability to turn vision into operational action.
- Knowledge of current health priorities and challenges nationally, regionally and in locally.
About The Role
You will oversee a diverse portfolio of interventions that support a range of people including those with a long-term health condition, older adults, frailty and those experiencing health inequalities. The current programmes are commissioned by partners and maintaining strong outcomes and good relationships is essential. There is scope to develop the existing or new programmes inline with city priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage and develop city-wide health and physical activity programmes.
- Work collaboratively with health partners including the ICB, NHS, Leeds City Council directorates, public health, third-sector organisations, and communities.
- To influence and support stakeholders on the integration of physical activity to health pathways
- Line-manage a team of development officers and coordinators and support workforce development.
- Monitor and evaluate commissioned programmes and report impact.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, funding and partnership working.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions .
This role is integral to Active Leeds future direction to ensure that there are opportunities for Leeds City Council Active Leeds Service has 17 Leisure Centre including 14 pools and 12 gyms and a development team working with communities and delivering commissioned activities.
What We Offer You
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How To Apply
Please complete the online application form.
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If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Katy Bowden, Development Manager Call 07712216624 or email
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We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
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Job Description
Job Purpose:
- Working as part of a citywide team you will contribute towards the City ambition of Everyone Moving More; for those with, or at risk of health conditions, ensuring links to relevant local, national and key partner strategies, plans and priorities.
- To work with funding partners and commissioners to enable the provision of specialist physical activity provision for prevention and treatment of health conditions.
- To develop, facilitate the provision of physical activity interventions for those with or at risk of health conditions to support treatment and prevention.
Responsibilities
- Initiate and maintain effective relationships with potential funders, commissioners and delivery partners both internally and externally to enable the provision of programmes that can support the provision of appropriate physical activity for those with long term health conditions.
- Devise, develop and sustain health related programmes that will be or are already commissioned by internal and external agencies, ensuring the programmes are financially sustainable.
- Oversee and manage funded programmes and resources, ensuring all monitoring, evaluation and financial reports are made within required deadlines.
- Effectively manage, lead and motivate staff delivering the respective programmes and ensure all training and records are in place and up to date.
- Prepare appropriate reports as required for funding partners including ensuring effective management information systems and data governance are in place to ensure evidence and impact of the respective work areas.
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of relevant strategies and policy relating to physical activity and health and advise senior officers of changes or risks affecting the implementation of programmes.
- Contribute relevant knowledge and expertise as part of a management team that influences service direction and strategy and policy development.
- Ensure all programmes are operated within the appropriate guidelines available nationally and locally for example the National Institute for Clinical Excellence.
- Working as a team for Leeds by developing and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external customers, other stakeholders and partners to achieve excellent outcomes for the citizens of Leeds.
- To be accountable for the safety of staff, service users and contractors in accordance with Legislation and the Council Health and Safety Policy.
- To provide appropriate information relating to the work of the Service to Members and council officers so as to manage risk and support them in their respective roles.
- To be actively involved in effectively preparing and managing budgets and take responsibility where appropriate for assigned budgets.
- As an officer in the Council to work flexibly as required to meet Directorate and Corporate priorities
- To deputise as appropriate and contribute to the development of the service.
- To undertake the accountabilities of the post in accordance with council policies including the Safeguarding of Young People and Vulnerable Adults, Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies.
The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
Qualifications
Sports Science, Health Related Fitness Degree or equivalent professional qualifications
Senior Specialist Exercise Instructor- including a range of the following
- BACR (British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation) Phase 4
- Mental Health
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Respiratory Rehabilitation.
- Back Pain
- Frailty / falls prevention
- Stroke Care
Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply national and local strategies to develop and implement physical activity programmes addressing health inequalities and promoting long-term behaviour change.
- Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based interventions tailored to the needs of inactive individuals, with a focus on sustainability and community engagement.
- Proficiency in preparing and managing budgets, securing external funding, and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources to maximise impact.
- Adept at communicating and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, including health bodies, local authorities, 3rd sector, and community groups, to drive collective action and secure support for initiatives.
- Experience in leading and motivating teams, providing training and development opportunities, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Skilled in conducting research, capturing detailed monitoring data, and producing comprehensive reports to assess programme effectiveness and inform future planning.
- Proven ability to organise, promote, and market activities effectively, utilising various channels to reach target audiences and increase participation.
- Extensive knowledge of inactivity, physical activity, and community development work.
- In-depth understanding of relevant local and national strategies, priorities, and associated development initiatives.
- Knowledge of local, regional, and national health, physical activity, and sports organisations.
- Experience in developing programmes within a community setting.
- Understanding of funding opportunities related to physical activity and sport.
- Awareness of the benefits of being physically active and barriers to regular participation within communities.
- Proficiency in IT software applications.
- Experience working with individuals affected by long-term health conditions.
- Background in liaising with a range of public and private sector health bodies.
- Experience in developing innovative partnerships with regional and local bodies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and motivate staff.
- Experience in effectively marketing and promoting programmes.
- Proven experience in securing and managing external funding.
- Experience in developing, leading, and managing projects.
Essential Behavioural & Other Characteristics
- Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
- Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
- Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
- Carry out all duties having regard to an employee responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
- Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.
- Background in working with disadvantaged communities.
- Experience working in leisure centre environments and community settings.
- Knowledge of behaviour change models and their application.
- Proven track record of embedding community programmes based on identified need and models of change.
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