Do you believe that being active can change people’s lives?
Do you want to work on projects that will shape the future of London for the better?
Could you help us improve Londoners’ health and happiness by making the capital a more physically active city?
Our physical and mental health is our biggest asset and being physically active unlocks so much that’s good for our health and wellbeing. But despite this, and amid a backdrop of health inequalities, not everyone’s currently able to enjoy the benefits of an active life. In this exciting role you will work to realise the potential of physical activity to improve Londoner’s health and wellbeing.
Working with a range of partners within the health and physical activity & sport sectors you will develop and implement projects that have impact in local communities through using physical activity to prevent poor health, whilst supporting those with existing conditions to gain the benefits.
London Sport champions equality and is an inclusive organisation that strives to reflect London’s diversity in our appointments. We particularly welcome applications from:
- People from ethnically diverse communities
- Deaf and disabled people
- Women
- Members of the LGBTQ+ community
- People with lived experience of London’s many and varied communities
About You:..
- Knowledgeable and understanding of the health-related structures in London, ideally gained through working in a health related setting.
- Lived experience of day-to-day life in London.
- An ability to develop and maintain trusted relationships.
- A practical understanding of project management techniques, with experience of effectively delivering successful projects/programmes
- You’re pro-active in identifying needs and opportunities. You can translate these into actionable steps to achieve positive outcomes.
- A can-do positive attitude and flexible, solution-focused approach. You have the ability to drive plans forward to achieve impact.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. You understand how to effectively communicate with partners in the London health care sector.
- Ability to demonstrate a practical commitment to the Values and Behaviours of London Sport.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion in relation to London.
- Passionate about improving the lives of Londoners.
Download the recruitment pack here.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please email [email protected]
