- Contract: 37 hours, full time, permanent subject to external funding. Subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance
- Salary: SCP 19-22 (£32,061 – £33,699)
- Closing Date: Open
We are looking for an individual to lead the delivery of the New CGL Project from February 2026, including the day to day running of the contract, within one of the focus areas of Lancashire. The Project lead will build networks and partnerships across the area in particular those linked with the Recovery Community, which will give participants the support they need towards improving and maintaining their physical & mental wellbeing.
The Project lead will work closely as part of a Project leads team, along with the Operations Manager to deliver on New CGL Contract. The Post holder will be instrumental in providing a smooth communication link between Active Lancashire and local stakeholder partners, to meet the Physical Activity needs of the geographical area to support the maintenance pathway of participants in recovery.
This post will have responsibility for a number of Active Recovery Support Workers x 2, volunteers and casual deliverers whilst supporting and growing the network of partners locally. In addition, the post will help and support participants access training. Utilising funding /delivery budget that has been secured . The post will also develop a programme of health and wellbeing activities which will meet the needs of people engaged through the CGL contract based on the needs and gaps in the area.
The post holder will work closely with the Operations Manager and the wider Place Managers to ensure the smooth running of activities, collection of monitoring information and showcasing impact in the place.
Working with the Research and Insight Officer to ensure all information has been gathered and input on the portal for the accurate completion of evaluation paperwork, quarterly reports and outcome measures for the contract.
Application Process
Please submit a CV and cover letter (of not more than two pages), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role and suited to it (based on the person specification), Alternative to a cover letter, you may submit a 3 min (Max) video. Send to: jobs@activelancashire.org.uk
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Darren Wright Director of Communities (dwright@activelancashire.org.uk).
In addition, please provide the following information:
- Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before a job offer is confirmed).
- Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; whether they are married or are
in a civil partnership; whether they are disabled; whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We strive to ensure that our staff represent people from all backgrounds; this is not only the right thing to do but will ensure that we can achieve the best results for the communities that our organisation serves.
*We welcome applications from those with Lived Experience of the Criminal Justice System; however our work involves Regulated Activity, it is a criminal offence for anyone on the Adult’s or Children’s Barred List to apply for these roles. You will need an Enhanced DBS, and applicants with a Sexual Offending, Domestic Violence or Domestic Abuse conviction or caution will not be considered for the role. Any other convictions can be discussed in order for us to complete a Risk Assessment.
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