Community Project Officer

Active Partnership; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community health organization based in Sheffield is seeking a highly skilled individual to lead and develop programs that promote physical activity and sport in the community. This full-time role involves managing contracts, staff, and initiatives to enhance health and wellbeing services. Candidates must demonstrate a strong ability to generate income and lead partnerships, with flexible working hours available in a hybrid model. Competitive salary offered up to £41,771.

Qualifications

• Strong management and leadership skills for overseeing staff and volunteers.
• Ability to generate income through funding and partnerships.
• Experience in developing and implementing health and wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of physical activity initiatives.
• Manage contracts with Sheffield City Council.
• Drive performance and deliver partnership initiatives.

Job description

Grade: 7 (£38,220–£41,771) Contract: fixed term until 31 March 2028 | Hybrid Working

Hours: Full Time Type: Contract / Temporary (fixed term until 31 March 2028, with hybrid working)

Organisation: Sheffield City Council. Placed On Wed 7th January, 2026. Closes 12:00am - Sun 18th January, 2026

Role Purpose

The central aim is to develop and increase participation in physical activity and sport in Sheffield. The prime purpose of this role is to lead on and support the development, implementation, delivery and review of high‑quality physical activity, sport and health and wellbeing services to the public of Sheffield. This will require flexible working hours and strong individual skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Raising the profile of physical activity, sport and health and wellbeing opportunities
• Managing and monitoring contracts and commissioning arrangements with Sheffield City Council in relation to physical activity, sport and health and wellbeing services
• Managing resources with local and city‑wide remits
• Managing staff, volunteers and placements
• Generating income for the service and city through funding and commercial ventures
• Driving the performance of services delivered and commissioned by Sheffield City Council
• Developing and delivering partnership initiatives