Head of Development (Physical Activity)

We are working in partnership with a 3rd sector organisation to recruit a Head of Development (Physical Activity).

Purpose of the Head of Development (Physical Activity) role:

The Head of Development will be instrumental in expanding the company's impact by building strong partnerships and engaging a wide range of stakeholders throughout Lincolnshire. This role will focus on connecting with both traditional physical activity sector and non-traditional partners to enhance local delivery systems, minimise duplication, and maximise resources and opportunities.

About theHead of Development (Physical Activity) role:

With a commitment to addressing inequalities and removing barriers to participation in physical activity, the post holder will foster collaboration among partners. They will leverage insights, data, research, and lived experience to drive strategic initiatives, using their strong leadership and relationship-building skills to unite various organisations and stakeholders.

About you:

You will be a driven individual looking to make a difference to the health of our community. You should be able to reflect, see a broader picture, and connect the dots. Enabling a smart approach to work and making a difference where it’s needed. You should be driven towards a collaborative approach of working, encouraging, championing and enabling others along the way.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role demands self-motivation. The Head of Development for Physical Activity Sector will support the Development Director in executing their Business Plan, in particular, their strategic goal of supporting a resilient and relevant physical activity sector - acting as a vital connector and advocate for enhancing sport and physical activity systems throughout the county.

Exceptional communication and influencing abilities are essential to succeed in this role, along with the capacity to support and guide both internal and external partners effectively.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Children and young people (CYP)
• Knowledge of funding in the sector
• Project Management
• Strong relationship building skills

Rewards package:

• 25 days annual leave, plus all bank holidays and 3 days at Christmas (c. Total 36 days per annum).
• 'Celebration day’; additional day for an occasion / birthday / event (subject to annual review)
• Westfield Health private healthcare scheme
• Free 'Active Nation’ Gym Membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Active Hour (an hour each working week for physical activity)
• Flexible working approach
• Team away days
• Personal development and training opportunities
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing policy
• Contribution to making a difference to the lives of people in Lincolnshire
• circa. £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

Appoint Consulting is a Recruitment Business having sought agreement from their clients to find candidates for these roles, in accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations Act 2003.

In accordance with the Employment Agencies Act 1973, Appoint Consulting will not charge any individual seeking employment through their services.

If this role is not suitable for you, we would be happy to have an informal discussion regarding any future opportunities.

While we will endeavour to respond to every applicant personally, on occasion this is not always possible, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 14 days of applying, you have been unsuccessful.