Move More Champions, Be Active - Active Partnership

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 to 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 support increased physical activity in the community.
• Understand local community needs and barriers, then work with partners to improve opportunities.
• Proactively listen, communicate, and support community members to open doors and make connections.
• Be based in the community with reporting to Be Active and support from the Luton Borough Council Social Inclusion Unit.
• Occasional flexibility around working from home, other bases, and evenings when community needs arise.

Benefits

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

Requirements and Additional Information

• Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS disclosure for this position.
• Contact Johnathan Rudland for informal discussions about the post.
• We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.
• Applicants may be asked to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (child/vulnerable adult protection checks as applicable).
• Disability Confident Committed employer - guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet minimum criteria; please indicate this when applying.

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