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30 hours per week

Fixed term Contract until 29/02/2028

Play a key role in helping more people become active by delivering high quality sport and physical activity opportunities across Northumberland's PlayZones and community venues.

You'll plan and lead engaging sessions, build positive relationships with local organisations, schools and communities, and inspire people of all ages and abilities to take part in sport. Working as part of a small, ambitious Sports Development Team, you'll help create welcoming, inclusive opportunities that leave a lasting impact in local communities.

This role is based across community venues in Ashington, Newbiggin, Choppington, Bedlington, Blyth and Cramlington with a mixture of daytime, evening and weekend working.

For more information on this role please contact Jake Preece – 07966 331738

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• Level 2 National Governing Body coaching qualification (or equivalent recognised sports coaching qualification).
• Full UK driving licence with access to transport to travel across venues.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Valid First Aid qualification and an up to date safeguarding qualification (or willingness to obtain before commencing the role).
• Enthusiastic, organised and confident communicator with experience of delivering inclusive sport and physical activity sessions.

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.

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Further information

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:

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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.