Partnerships Officer (South & West Devon) - Ref 5348
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £26,357 - £29,439 (Full time salary) pro rata, per annum
DCC Internal Secondment Opportunity, initially to March 2025.
Location: Hybrid working (with Plymouth base).
We are seeking an exceptional, dynamic individual to join our local Engagement Teams, working in local communities to unlock the ability of movement to change lives.
About us…
Active Devon is a community focussed, not for profit organisation with a vision of everyone in Devon active for life. We know the benefits of being active are life-changing, helping to reduce inequalities and delivering huge value in our communities. We hope that you will want to join us in making movement a positive part of people’s lives, whatever their background.
What you’ll be doing…
Our Partnerships Officers work in and with local communities. The principal focus of their role is building and managing relationships in those communities. They also plan and develop various collaborative initiatives, aimed at enabling those people who would benefit most from being active.
What experience you’ll need…
This is a fantastic opportunity for people with excellent relationship building skills and a passion for helping people. These will be allied with proven project planning and implementation skills. Experience working in the Community, Physical activity, Health or Education sectors would be advantageous.
The role would suit ambitious, values driven professionals looking to take their success and personal growth to the next level and join a highly regarded community focussed organisation which works at the leading edge of community based active lifestyles promotion.
Successful candidates will possess a real passion for the agenda and a strong fit with Active Devon’s values. They will be able to demonstrate clearly transferable skills and experiences or draw upon experience in a front-line physical activity, health or active lifestyles development role (voluntary or professional).
What you’ll get in return…
As well as the opportunity to work as part of an energetic and vibrant team, the successful candidate will benefit from:
- Generous salary with defined benefits (career average) pension scheme
- Flexible working scheme
- 25 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
- Various active workplace initiatives
For the job description please click Apply Now. For more information please call 01392 925150.
Active Devon will consider all candidates with appropriate skills and competencies, from all sections of the community. Active Devon is hosted by Devon County Council through which you would be employed. This role will require the post holder to undergo a DBS criminal records check.
To discuss this role, Active Devon or its work, please contact Claire Beney on 07511 701573 or email claire.beney@activedevon.org.
Please apply by midnight on the closing date.
Interview Date: Week beginning 2nd October 2023 (tbc)
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationPlymouthDevon
- Work Postcode
PL2 3DG
- Reference
REQ005348
- Occupational GroupLeisure & TourismYouth & CommunityProject & Programme Management
- Salary Details
£26,357 - £29,439 (Full time salary) pro rata, per annum
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull TimePart Time
- Hours
Flexibility for appointments between 30-37 hours per week
- Closing Date
25/09/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes