Physical Activity Coordinator

Job Title:
Physical Activity Coordinator
Job Ref: PAC458

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:
18 hours per week, preferably worked over 3 days

Salary:
£28,000 – £32,000 pro-rata, per annum

Location:
The role is based at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre in Pill with flexible homeworking available

About UsPenny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists).

Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need.

The roleThe main purpose of the role is to coordinate and deliver the day-to-day physical activity (PA) services of the charity, ensuring high-quality, safe and accessible support for people affected by cancer. Under the clinical guidance of the Physical Activity Lead the PA Coordinator will undertake operational delivery of PA sessions, manage the scheduling and volunteer/associate coordination and ensure the smooth running of PA elements across group programmes, Cancer Support Days and Residentials.

Main duties will include:

• Delivery of group-based physical activity sessions online and/or in person as part of Wellbeing Days, Cancer Support Days and Residential Retreats.
• Manage day-to-day communication with the PA Associates and volunteers including planning, updates and practical support.
• Support the delivery of PA elements across the broader services programme, adapting content for accessibility and client needs.
• Maintain documentation relating to the service, including attendance records, client notes, risk assessments and incident logs.

To undertake this role, candidates should have experience in delivering cancer-related physical support both in person and via online platforms including Zoom. They should have an understanding of cancer pathology and common medical treatments and the implications for physical activity interventions. All candidates must hold a minimum level 4 diploma for physical therapy training as well as a qualification for delivering exercise support to people with cancer.

For full details of the role and person specification please refer to the attached job description.

In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays – pro-rata
Enhanced sick pay after six month’s service – pro-rata
Auto enrolment into the Penny Brohn UK pension scheme
Free Life Assurance
Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity and paternity leave after one year of service
Specsavers Corporate eyecare test
Cycle to work scheme

Application Process To apply for this position, please send your CV along with a supporting letter to

jobs@pennybrohn.org.uk(quoting the specific job reference in the subject line).

Your covering letter must demonstrate why you are interested in the position, how you meet the criteria detailed in the job description and person specification and what it is that you can bring to the role. Unfortunately, CVs submitted without a supporting letter will not be considered.

If you would like an informal conversation with the hiring manager before applying, or for queries, please contact the HR department at the same email address.

Thank you for considering Penny Brohn UK, we look forward to hearing from you!

Timetable for appointment Closing date – Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates will be invited to interview on a rolling basis.  Therefore, to avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible as the vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found.  

Start date – To be agreed upon appointment with successful candidate.

At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

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