Strategic Lead- Place

We are looking for a highly effective systems leader to lead and manage the new Sport England Place Partnership programme across Northamptonshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work with partners from across the two Place Partnerships and the wider system, to drive change, ensure accountability whilst coordinating community level co-production and interventions to engage communities in active lifestyles.

Location: Delapre Abbey, London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AW

Contact Name: Jackie Browne

Contact Telephone: 07584557329

Contact Email: jackie.browne@northamptonshiresport.org

Are you passionate about reducing inequalities and creating long-lasting change for local communities? Do you have experience working with local community groups and organisations to deliver multi-stakeholder programmes? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people across Northamptonshire?

If so, then you might be interested in joining our team as Strategic Lead (Place).

Job Info

• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: 2 Year fixed-term, with possible continuation. Secondment option considered.
• Location: Delapre Abbey, London Road, Northampton NN4 8AW

About us

Northamptonshire Sport is a leading physical activity, health and wellbeing charity based in Northamptonshire, delivering national initiatives locally. We collaborate with local and national partners to change the system, influencing strategy, policy and approaches, tackling inequalities and supporting communities to change lives through widening participation in physical activity.

About the role

You will be responsible for leading and managing the Sport England Place Partnership programme across Northamptonshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work with partners from across the two Place Partnerships and the wider system, to drive change, ensure accountability whilst coordinating community level co-production and interventions to engage communities in active lifestyles.

About you

We are looking for a highly effective systems leader who:

• Is committed to reducing inequalities, recognising some communities need more support, and understands the role physical activity can play in this.
• Understands the relationship between physical activity and health.
• Has experience of working collaboratively across sectors with a range of stakeholders, building positive relationships with people at all levels.
• Understands and can work within a political environment.
• Demonstrates strong strategic planning skills and the ability to manage complex programmes, develop strategy and manage budgets.
• Has proven strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead in complexity, adapt as necessary and inspire distributed leadership.
• Is able to generate a clear purpose and develop and implement a shared vision.
• Understands the principles of place-based working to create the culture and environment for change.
• Has excellent communication skills - writing, speaking and presenting to a variety of audiences, as well as being a good listener – inquisitive and curious.
• Is a problem solver, critical thinker with a curious mindset, with the ability to capture and share ideas and learning.
• Understands the value of evaluation and learning and can embed this within place-based work, across a number of communities and partners.
• Is analytical and able to interpret and understand complex data and insight from a range of sources and use it to inform the work.
• Is motivated and able to plan, organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.

The closing date for applications is: Monday 9th December at 12noon

Interviews will be held on Friday 20th December 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

For an informal discussion about this post contact Jackie Browne 07584 557329

Northamptonshire Sport recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Applicants who apply under the Disability Confident scheme are guaranteed an interview if the minimum criteria score is met.

If you have a disability that makes it difficult to apply online, don't worry – there are other ways to get your application seen. Contact hr@northamptonshiresport.org