Active Lifestyles Project Officer

Active Lifestyles Project Officer

Permanent

Full time 37 hours per week

NS10 - £35,235 – £37,035 per annum

Pay Award Pending*

Do you have the passion to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives? Are you ready to lead the charge in building a healthier, more connected district where wellbeing is accessible to all?

We’re on the lookout for an inspiring and driven Active Lifestyles Project Officer to join our Healthy Places Business Unit. This is more than just a role, it’s a chance to spark positive change across Newark and Sherwood by shaping inclusive health initiatives that reach even the hardest-to-reach communities. You’ll be at the forefront of reducing health inequalities and improving lives, by working alongside residents, partners, and local organisations with empathy and purpose.

In this role, you will:

• Create and launch innovative health and wellbeing programmes that deliver real, measurable outcomes—transforming lives from the ground up
• Cultivate strong partnerships across the NHS, community groups, local businesses, and voluntary organisations to drive collaborative change
• Inspire and empower residents in underserved areas to take charge of their wellbeing by designing activities that truly resonate with their needs and aspirations
• Champion wellbeing within the Council, working across teams to build a culture of care and promote healthier lifestyles among staff
• Shape long-term strategies that reflect the district’s health priorities—bringing your ideas to the table and helping steer a brighter, fairer future for all

If you’re a changemaker who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and creating real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

We offer:

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• Flexi scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• One days’ paid volunteering leave.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• Free car parking*
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

For an informal chat or more information, please contact Helen Ellison, Healthy Active Lifestyles Manager on 01636 655990.

*Free staff parking is valid until 30 June 2026.

* Pay Award Pending – from 1 April 2025 is still under negotiation.

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

Closing Date: 25th August 2025

Interview: 5thand 8th September 2025