Move More Champions, Be Active - Active Partnership

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A community sports organization is seeking a Move More Champion to engage with the local community in Luton. The role involves building connections, understanding community needs, and collaborating with partners to promote physical activity. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for community work. This position offers flexible and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible office and hybrid working

Healthy work/life balance

Training and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for working with the community.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience with community-based roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build connections with stakeholders to increase physical activity.
• Listen to community needs and collaborate with partners.
• Engage and support community members effectively.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder communication

Listening skills

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

This is a great chance for multiple individuals to be a Move More Champion. Be Active are looking for someone who enjoys working with others and cares about their community to become an Ambassador. The positions are ideal for individuals with a passion for working with the community who can listen and support to open doors and make connections to help increase physical activity. Understanding the needs of the local community and working with the community to understand the barriers and then work closely with partners to improve the opportunities is essential.

About Move More Champions, Be Active - Active Partnership

Be Active are looking for someone who enjoys working with others and cares about their community to become an Ambassador. The positions are ideal for individuals with a passion for working with the community who can listen and support to open doors and make connections to help increase physical activity. Understanding the needs of the local community and working with the community to understand the barriers and to then work closely with partners to improve the opportunities is essential.

The successful candidate will be community based reporting to Be Active but also supported by Luton Borough Council Social Inclusion Unit.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is already embedded in the community or who is able to clearly communicate with people, listen and support proactively. Building connections with multiple stakeholders will be essential.

Be Active aims to be a diverse, inclusive organisation that values lived experience and is reflective of the communities we work with. We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Build connections with multiple stakeholders to increase physical activity in the community. • Listen to community needs, understand barriers, and collaborate with partners to improve opportunities. • Communicate effectively to engage and support community members. • Work with Be Active and the Luton Borough Council Social Inclusion Unit to deliver impact.

Benefits

• Flexible office and hybrid working
• Healthy work/life balance
• Training and personal development opportunities

Role details and requirements

This post will involve some flexibility around working from home and other bases as well as working evenings when the community need arises.

The successful applicants will be subject to a DBS disclosure for this position.

Contact Johnathan Rudland if you would like to find out more and have an informal discussion about this post.

Application and safeguarding information

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.

Active Luton recognises that safeguarding children, families, adults and its workforce is a shared responsibility and is committed to creating an open and inclusive culture which actively promotes the wellbeing of all. Although we recognise and acknowledge that children and adults with care and support needs are most at risk, as an organisation we also recognise that it is our responsibility to keep everyone safe and protected from harm. Applicants must be willing to undergo child/vulnerable adult protection screening appropriate to the post, which may include checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. As a Disability Confident Committed employer we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the role. If you would like to access this scheme, please make this clear to us when you apply.

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