Job: Development Worker (Movement and Physical Activity)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Salford CVS to support a new community engagement and investment programme.

We are looking to recruit a part-time (18.75 hours per week) Development Worker (Movement and Physical Activity) on a 3-year fixed term contract.

The post-holder will lead our role in the Place Partner Investment programme in Salford, funded by Sport England (via GM Moving) and working in partnership with Salford Community Leisure. Salford CVS lead on VCSE engagement and investment, while Salford Community Leisure lead on systems change work.

You will engage and build relationships with VCSE organisations in specific areas of Salford in order to understand barriers to physical activity, and existing provision. Combining this with knowledge already held at Salford CVS, and insight from Salford Community Leisure’s system-wide engagement activity, the post-holder will design and deliver an investment programme for VCSE organisations that drives increases in movement and physical activity across various Salford communities.

To be successful, you will be able to engage with people from a wide range of backgrounds, particularly small charities and community groups.

If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Ben Fowler, Active Communities Manager, email Recruitment@salfordcvs.co.uk contact number 0161 787 7795.

Key information

  • Employer: Salford CVS
  • Locations: Salford
  • Role Type: Fixed term
  • Salary: NJC Point 23 - £33,366 per annum (actual £16,683 pro rata)
  • Working Hours: Part-Time
  • Working Hours Per Week: 18.75 hours per week

To apply for this role:

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