Fixed Term Until 31st March 2028

About the Role

This is a pivotal role at the heart of our communities, as the Place Partnership work continues to develop you will play a critical role in leading the movement and connecting with partners.

You will also be Sefton’s representation and key person liaising with Merseyside Sports Partnership and Sport England to deliver the priorities outlined as part of the Place Partnership work.

The key responsibilities include:

• Lead on the development of strategies for embedding systems leadership and collaborative community development, to positively influence system transformation around active lives.
• To promote innovative policy development and best practice in active lives, systems leadership and collaborative working based on significant knowledge, skills and expertise informed by national and international research and practice.
• Present keynote speeches, presentations and workshops locally, regionally, nationally to promote the work of the project and share learning.
• To lead on the development, promotion and embedding of fair and inclusive practice within the project approach, to ensure all stakeholders in Sefton listen, learn and embed the learning from diverse voices, perspectives and experiences.
• Embed evaluation and learning in all parts of the work.

This role suits someone who is passionate about the positive impact physical activity has in addressing health inequalities and improving lives for Sefton residents. You will be committed to maintaining high standards, and confident working both independently and collaboratively across Sefton and the wider Liverpool City Region.

Closing date: Monday 4th May 2026

Provisional interviw dates: Friday 15th & Wednesday 20th May 2026

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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