Interim Head of Leisure & Physical Activity

Local Authority
London
Hackney

Starfish Search are pleased to be working with a Local Authority in London to recruit an Interim Head of Leisure and Physical Activity. Part of the Community Health and Wellbeing Directorate and reporting into the Director of Public Health, the Head of Service is responsible for leading strategic approaches and of operational delivery to increase levels of physical activity and sports participation in the borough. The role is focused on reducing levels of inactivity in the population, addressing inequalities in participation and promoting inclusion, the benefits of which will promote community development and economic growth. The postholder is responsible for developing the Council’s strategic relationships with national and regional Governing Bodies as well as local gyms, operators and leisure businesses, and local sports clubs.

THE ROLE

You Will:

  • Lead the development of the Council’s strategic approach to the promotion of, and participation, in active leisure and sports, ensuring that inequalities are addressed and engaging members, officers and partners
  • Develop a wide range of partnerships with local and national, voluntary, commercial and public sector partners in order to increase participation in active leisure and sports.
  • Work with communities to identify barriers to physical activity and to co-produce solutions.

 

You Will Have:

  • Knowledge of and in-depth understanding of the sport and leisure sector.
  • Knowledge and understanding of interventions which support and promote an active lifestyle
  • Experience delivering customer focused services and service improvements managing demands and pressures on the service and tight deadlines.
  • Extensive experience of the procurement and management of large scale, high value contracts so as to avoid ‘value leakage’ and ensure the council receives what it is paying for.
INFORMATION

Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.

How to apply

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For more information, please contact Lorraine.Payne@starfishsearch.com

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