Hours : 21 per week, between 9am–5pm Monday to Friday (occasional weekends and events with notice).

Salary: £13,785.39 to £15,541.28 (£22,975.66 – £25,902.14 full time equivalent) subject to skills, qualifications and experience).

Contract: Two-year fixed-term contract, with the potential to become permanent.

Location: The post holder will work predominately in West Norfolk to develop and expand our services in this area. Regular travel to Norwich and our cancer support centres will be required.

We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate individual who wants to use their skills in physical activity to make a real difference.

At Big C, we support the whole person — combining emotional support with physical wellbeing through our Health Academy. You’ll play a key role in this, using both your exercise expertise and your empathy to engage people during sessions and events.

Working with our dedicated Health Academy team, you’ll help deliver and develop activities such as Walking Football, Get Moving, and a range of wellbeing events.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to local people affected by cancer; helping them build strength, confidence and wellbeing through physical activity.

If you are reading this from our website, you will be able to access and download the full job description for this role here: JDPS Big C Physical Wellbeing Practitioner.pdf

For an accessible version of this job description, please access here: JDPS Big C Physical Wellbeing Practitioner - Accessible Version for Visually Impaired.docx

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver the Get Moving with Big C programme, supporting individuals before, during, and after treatment through exercise sessions, pre-screening, and regular check-ins.
• Facilitate wellbeing sessions and support Health Academy events and workshops.
• Create health resources, including exercise videos, education campaigns, and nutrition materials.
• Maintain accurate records, produce statistics, and manage service user enquiries and bookings.
• Ensure confidentiality and uphold corporate standards.

Qualifications

We are ideally looking for someone with a Level 4 Cancer and Exercise Rehabilitation qualification. We understand this is a specialist area, so if you have the passion, capability, and commitment to learn, we’ll fully support the right person to gain this qualification.

It is essential that you already hold a Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification, as this is a prerequisite to completing the level 4 qualification. Please make sure your application clearly shows that you meet this requirement.

There are other skills and experiences that will help you thrive in this role — you’ll find the full list in the job description. If this opportunity excites you and you meet the essential criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

About Big C

Big C is one of East Anglia’s largest cancer charities, having raised £50 million in 45 years. Each year, our supporters help us raise around £3 million to support people affected by cancer in our community.

We provide holistic care through Cancer Support Centres and Hubs, as well as online and telephone support via our Virtual Support Centre. Income comes from donations, local businesses, grants, legacies, and 11 charity shops across the region.

Why Big C?

Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, Big C was recently awarded Gold Accreditation for the third time running in the Best Employers Eastern Region 2025 and offers a supportive environment that values wellbeing and work/life balance.

Our benefits include:

• 33 days holiday (FTE, including bank holidays)
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Company sick pay and life assurance
• Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hybrid working with some flexibility in hours
• Opportunities for professional development

Apply Now

Big C are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young adults and children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a barred list check. Additionally, your application plays an essential part in our choosing the right person for this position.

When applying, please complete the online application fully. Information to support your application can be in your attached covering letter or where indicated in the application.

If you would prefer to apply another way, or require information in an accessible format, please email people@big-c.co.uk or call 01603 619900.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26 November 2025 however please note that this vacancy may close earlier once sufficient applications received. Interviews will take place as soon as possible.