Overview

Are you passionate about improving the physical and mental wellbeing of Leicester City residents? At Leicester City Council we believe that outdoor sport and physical activity are key to building healthier, happier communities. We are committed to increasing participation in outdoor sports and physical activities by creating inclusive, accessible, and innovative programs and facilities.

Location: Hybrid working – Home and Leicester City Offices, LE1 6ZG. Contact: Crispin Clark (crispin.clark@leicester.gov.uk). Organisation: Leicester City Council.

What you\'ll be doing

We\'re looking for a passionate and strategic Outdoor Recreation Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and growth of our outdoor sport initiatives. This role will focus on engaging diverse community groups, developing partnerships, and promoting active lifestyles through outdoor sport and recreation.

This is a full time, permanent post working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday. You\'ll have flexibility in hybrid working, being both office based at Aylestone Leisure Centre or working remotely from home to suit your needs. However, you will be expected to travel across the city for site visits and so on.

What you\'ll do:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups to identify and develop new opportunities for outdoor sport engagement across different demographics.
• Design and implement fresh programs with the goal to increase participation in outdoor sports and physical activities, with safety, inclusion and sustainability at the forefront.
• Work closely with sports clubs, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Manage marketing, events, and outreach activities to raise awareness and encourage involvement.
• Manage funding applications, budgets, and monitor project outcomes.
• Lead and manage the service approach to the operation of Sport on Park bookings and Humberstone Heights Golf Course.

What you\'ll need

• Proven experience of managing outdoor sport or physical activity programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and network skills to liaise with colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of community engagement and inclusion principles and the ability to manage multiple projects and budgets effectively.
• Enthusiasm for outdoor sports, active recreation, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

What we can offer you

• A work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance, generous annual leave, and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with flexible working.
• Opportunities to develop skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities.
• Flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains and access to a benefits calculator.

We are committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce and strive to make our recruitment process fair. For more information see our recruitment page.

For further details on how to apply please click the link below.

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