Parkwood Leisure · 14 hours ago
Active Communities Manager New
Thornton, CO
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
£29K/yr - £29K/yrParkwood Leisure is seeking a highly motivated Active Communities Manager to drive their mission of creating happier and healthier lifestyles across their contract area. The role focuses on developing and delivering impactful community engagement and sports development programmes, increasing participation in physical activity, and forging strong partnerships within the local community.
ConstructionSportsFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementLeisure
Responsibilities
Developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive strategy for community sports development and health initiatives
Building and maintaining strong relationships with local groups, schools, health partners, and community stakeholders
Securing funding and managing budgets for community projects and programmes
Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of programmes to ensure they meet contract objectives and deliver positive social impact
Leading, motivating, and supporting a team of community delivery staff and volunteers
Ensuring all programmes align with the company's commitment to exemplary health, safety, and customer care
Qualification
Required
A proven track record in sports development, leisure management, or community project delivery
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with diverse groups
Experience in budget management, grant applications, and monitoring and evaluation
Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire a team and key partners
A passion for the leisure industry and a commitment to promoting active lifestyle
Education to degree level or equivalent
Qualification to National Governing Body level 1
Safeguarding & Child Protection, First Aid
Proven experience with leading on either key sport development or community programmes
Experience of programme management, within budgets and leading on service level agreements
An awareness of the roles of Sports Partnerships, National Governing Body initiatives, the voluntary sector and Local Authorities
Good computer skills and understanding
Benefits
Free gym membership
Employee discount portal
Company sick pay
Pension scheme
Company
Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure is a leisure facility management company.
Founded in 1995
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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