About the role:
Gain hands on experience in planning, delivering and evaluating physical activity and community engagement, while completing a recognised apprenticeship in sport and health. The role supports the approach by assisting community led activities, gathering insight, supporting behaviour change initiatives and helping to deliver programmes shaped by local needs, particularly in communities experiencing the highest inequalities.
- Community engagement and activation
- Learning and behaviour change
- Insight gathering and local intelligence
- Supporting volunteers and children and young people pathways into physical activity
Contract type: 37.5 hours a week | 15 month contract
Location: St Ives office and delivering in the community
Salary: £15,600
About Us:
Living Better’s aim across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is “To improve health, happiness and wellbeing by supporting people to be active”.
We do this by increasing opportunities to be active and participate in sport and physical activity throughout Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. We work by connecting, influencing, developing people and organisations to deliver high quality events and activities across local communities. Our finance function helps make this work possible by ensuring our resources are managed accurately, responsibly and effectively.
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
- Friendly, approachable and supportive.
- Good communication skills, including listening and speaking with different people.
- Organised and able to manage your time with support.
- Willing to learn and take feedback positively.
- Comfortable working both as part of a team and independently in the community.
- Able to keep clear and accurate records.
- Basic IT skills (email, online systems, documents).
Knowledge and Experience
- Interest in physical activity, community work, youth engagement or health.
- Basic understanding of what makes a good community experience (welcoming, safe and accessible) No qualifications are required, however a full UK driving license and access to a car is desirable, alongside knowledge of the Peterborough area.
Qualifications and Training
- As an inclusive employer, Living Better strives not to include minimum qualifications for non-vocational roles. We understand that not everyone has the same access to education and welcome other ways of demonstrating the requirements above – either through qualifications or experience that can demonstrate your ability to meet these requirements.
- Good standard of written and spoken English.
Additional information
Living Better operates a hybrid work location policy. There is access to an office every day of the week, or staff can choose to work from home. We also encourage co-location with partners, to build more effective working relationships. There is an expectation that apprentices will be based in the St Ives office, unless out within local communities, including for any team and staff meetings and for other meetings as required.
There will sometimes be a need for travel around the partnership area of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and wider which will necessitate the postholder having access to suitable transport. If driving oneself, a current valid driving licence and access to a vehicle available for work purposes with business cover insurance is required.
This Job Description is only intended as a guide to the range of duties involved and the postholder will need to be flexible and adaptable to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time appropriate to the level of the post.
Please submit a covering letter explaining why you are the best person for the role against the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with an up-to-date and detailed CV covering all work to date, relevant role-related experience and/or qualifications, and any gaps in employment.
For an informal conversation about this role please contact Lyndsey.Gilson@living-better.org.uk
Values and Behaviours Framework
Our values and behaviours framework will guide the behaviours and culture that make Living Better an outstanding organisation to be part of and presents us for what we are, a charity that drives positive change. Our framework is essential to provide clarity on expectations and accountabilities for staff, for Living Better to be an enjoyable and rewarding place to work, whilst collaborating effectively to achieve our strategic aims.
Our values are:
- Trust – We will treat each other with respect, creating a family that supports and cares for each other.
- Collaboration – We champion teamwork, with effective communication and accountability.
- Passionate – We approach our work with positive energy and innovation, celebrating success as we move.
- Inclusivity – We promote a culture of diversity and equality, striving towards access and opportunities for all.
- Outcome Focussed – We have a local and targeted approach to support our communities to improve their health, happiness and wellbeing.
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults
Living Better is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults participating in sport and physical activity from harm. For further information please consult the Living Better website www.living-better.org.uk
As part of our commitment to providing a safe environment for children, young people and adults at risk, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check. The postholder is expected to understand and uphold Living Better safeguarding policies and procedures, complete required safeguarding training, and report any concerns promptly through the appropriate channels.