Strategic Place Lead for Physical Activity - Ref: SS056266

Job Description

Strategic Place Lead for Physical Activity - (Fixed Term) - Ref: SS05626
Grade: G11; Salary Range: £53,051 to £56,293 per annum.

Public Health are pleased to invite applications for a secondment opportunity (or fixed-term depending on employment status) within the team, leading on the physical activity place-based partnership, within the Health Improvementportfolio.

• Role: Strategic Place Lead for Physical Activity

• Grade: 11

• Duration of role: until 31st March 2028

• Hours: Full time

As the Strategic Place Lead for Physical Activity, you will provide leadership and advocacy for the implementation of Walsall's Physical Activity Framework and oversee the development and delivery of a borough-wide place-based action plan. Working across organisational boundaries, you will bring together partners, communities and stakeholders to create a more connected and coordinated physical activity system.

You will influence policy, secure investment opportunities, strengthen partnerships and champion innovative approaches that increase participation in physical activity, particularly among inactive residents and communities experiencing the greatest inequalities.

There will be a requirement to work with staff, organisations, and community groups to build capacity across Walsall whilst targeting support to those in greatest need. You will work closely with a physical activity focused Walsall Learning Lead, and 4 x Community Connectors, who will ensure community engagement, understanding of local lived experiences in priority wards, and the barriers and enablers to physical activity interventions.

The post holder will be responsible for facilitating Walsall’s Physical Activity Programme Steering Group and co-ordinating action to deliver the Sport England Place Based Partnership Delivery and Action Plan, funded through, and reporting to Active Black Country. Walsall’s Physical Activity Steering Group is a broad coalition of local organisations and individuals working together to build a thriving physical activity system for Walsall. A key role of the Partnership is to oversee implementation of the delivery and action plan.

Walsall Public Health are seeking a candidate who will be able to quickly grasp the action plan priorities that support the overarching Physical Activity Framework. The successful candidate will operate at pace, ensuring continued progress towards achievement of the framework’s strategic objectives and priorities This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of physical activity in Walsall and contribute directly to the borough's wider health and well-being ambitions.

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact joe.holding@walsall.gov.uk

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

Closing date for applications is Friday 13th November 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing 30th November 2026, although full details will be communicated to shortlisted candidates after the closing date of the job advert.

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see ourInformation for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

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