At St Helens Active Lives & Sports Development, we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities through physical activity. We believe movement has the power to transform lives, strengthen our places, and reduce inequalities.

Our vision is simple: more people, more active, more often.

We work collaboratively across the borough to tackle inequalities, remove barriers, and create the conditions for people of all ages and backgrounds to move more and live well. This includes working closely with local sports clubs, community organisations and partners, recognising the vital role they play in supporting people to be active and helping our communities to thrive.

You will be joining a dynamic and innovative team, working towards a shared mission of improving lives through sport, physical activity and movement.

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Roles That Matter

This is an exciting opportunity to drive real change at a local level. You will help connect strategy to action; working with partners across sport, community and health, to create the conditions for people to move more.

There are 2 roles available, 1 x permanent post and 1x fixed term post (for 2 years subject to external funding).

You'll play a key role in removing barriers, shaping inclusive opportunities, and embedding physical activity into everyday life across the borough. The role will also involve supporting and working alongside local sports clubs, organisations and volunteers, to strengthen provision, grow participation and ensure opportunities are accessible and inclusive.

We're looking for someone who is comfortable working with a range of people and organisations, can build trusted relationships, and can use what they hear and learn from communities, to help create meaningful and lasting change.

If you're motivated by making a difference, enjoy working collaboratively, and can turn ideas into impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Interviews for these roles will take place on Thursday 21st May 2026.

For further information regarding these roles, please contact Gemma Ireland, Sport & Physical Activity Development Manager at gemmaireland@sthelens.gov.uk.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

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We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

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Equality & Diversity

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

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