Job Reference: REQ00000017370

Date Posted: 04/10/2024

Application Closing Date: 20/10/2024

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Salary: £29,777 - £30,296

Contractual Hours: 37

Basis: Full Time

Job Description

Sports Activity Officer

Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £29,777 - £30,296

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Contract: Permanent

The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and/or working conditions of the role.

About this Opportunity

The Outdoor & Leisure team at Westmorland and Furness Council is looking for an enthusiastic person as a Sports Activities Officer. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day operation (including weekends) of Barrow All-weather pitches. The candidate will be expected to undertake light building cleaning and pitch cleaning duties and, through active partnerships and a good understanding of football, work with participants to develop a league programme. To increase a variety of outdoor physical activity at the centre, the post holder will work with the community to increase participation, engaging with clubs, schools, and groups to use the 3G All-weather pitches to maximum capacity.

The post holder will work closely with the team and strategic partners to develop a facility that supports our communities through improving physical activity, social interaction, and support for mental well-being.

The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of the developing Leisure and Wellbeing strategy and engage with existing and new partners, including those from the private, public, and voluntary sectors, listening to our existing customers and communities.

If you are interested in the post and would like to have an informal discussion, please contact: Marie Richards, Interim Senior Manager - Outdoor & Leisure at marie.richards@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.

What We Can Offer You!

Excellent training and development offers.
Flexible working opportunities.
Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise).
Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms.
Competitive rates of pay.
A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday.

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check.

Application and Interview Information

Closing Date: 20th October 2024

Interview Date: W/C 28th October 2024

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position. If you have any concerns or adjustments needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users. However, if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk and expect all employees, volunteers, and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.

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