Healthy Lifestyles Manager

1 week ago


Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Freedom Leisure Full time £23,651

If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real difference to local people's lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you

We have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. Our Healthy Communities Team heads up the important projects and outreach activities that have a hugely positive impact in our local communities.

As an Healthy Lifestyles Manager, you will work in collaboration with GP surgeries, local clinicians and hospitals to deliver projects and programmes that meet the identified needs of local people. Building key relationships with the Healthy Communities Manager you will be able to implement and monitor an activity strategy for the North Northamptonshire area and work with partner organisations to increase activity within the local community.

If you want to progress further, we will support this through additional training, both formal and on the job will be key. However, we also appreciate that not everyone wants to 'move up the ladder' and that's absolutely fine with us. What is really important is that you are happy in your work.

At Freedom Leisure we welcome our diverse local community to our centres every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Freedom Leisure, You Matter

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. We aim to be the employer of choice within our industry and we strive for this every day.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (Rota basis)

  • A minimum of 2 years experience in a leisure or health related Industry
  • Excellent communication skills with a wide range of people, and the ability to relate to people from all backgrounds
  • The ability to foster effective relationships across a spectrum of partners
  • Good computer skills and the ability to analyze and present management information
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff
  • To be able to work flexibly with a good level of autonomy, across a range of work areas at once
  • Mobility to travel across the District
  • Excellent communication skills, able to think on your feet
  • Excellent time management skills - able to deal with a number of priorities at once.
  • A positive attitude
Desirable
  • A level 3 fitness qualification or specific health related qualification e.g Health Referral
  • A level 2 Coaching certification for a relatable sport
  • Experience of developing and delivering condition specific programmes
  • Experience of programme management, and managing budgets

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

  • My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
  • Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
  • Incremental holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
  • Company pension
  • Various insurance and saving schemes
  • Financial advice
  • Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only)
  • All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing date: 31st May 2024

Salary: Up to £23,651 per annum

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