Active Community Connectors

We are looking two people who are experienced at working in communities and able to build relationships with people living in those communities and local organisations. You will build an understanding of South Holland or East Lindsey, the people and the places, with the goal of enabling people to lead more active lives. This role is key to the Sport England funded ‘Place Expansion’ programme, that is investing in South Holland, Boston and East Lindsey.

The purpose of the role is to focus on understanding local people and places and what could make a difference to where they live and how active they are. You will connect with local groups and stakeholders, gather information, listen and learn and understand what the opportunities and challenges are in the place. The role is key to enhancing collaboration, increasing participation and ensuring inclusive, sustainable access to physical activity.

We want to recruit someone who is passionate about people and looking to make a difference to the health of local communities. You will be curious and an excellent listener and communicator. You will enjoy working in partnership; to enable others and you will encourage, champion and enable others along the way.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + 3 days at Christmas
• Celebration Day (personal choice)
• Westfield Health private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working policy
• ‘Active Hour’ time to be active in the working week
• Team away days
• Training and development opportunities
• Employer pension contributions
• 2 hours a month to volunteer
• Staff wellbeing policy
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Lincolnshire
• £30,000 to £34,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

Type

Full time (37hours per week) / Part time or job share considered. 12-month fixed-term, with potential to become permanent.

The East Lindsey Active Community Connector may be hosted by one of our partner organisations.

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Job Description

Job Application form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

To apply for the role, please:

1. Complete an application form ensuring you provide examples and evidence as to your relevant skills and capabilities and how you meet the person specification for the role
   
2. Complete an EDI monitoring form (optional) to help us understand the demographics of people applying to work at Active Lincolnshire
   
3. Email your completed application and EDI monitoring form (optional) to Admin@ActiveLincolnshire.com by Tuesday 26 August.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about the role, please email Niki.Shepheard@ActiveLincolnshire.com

How we recruit

We are an inclusive employer and operate an inclusive, equitable and transparent recruitment and assessment process, underpinned by an organisational commitment to equality and diversity. We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds who can bring an array of skills and experience to our organisation.

We’re committed to making sure every applicant is assessed solely on merit and relevant experience to do the job. We value the ideas and contributions from everybody and welcome and support difference. Our aim is to make sure that equality, diversity and inclusion run through everything we do as an employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, and guarantee interviews for applicants with disabilities that meet the requirement of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.

You can find out more about how we recruit in our Guiding Principle to Recruitment guide