Project Support Officer; Health & Wellbeing

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Health & Wellbeing team and support with the delivery of our Active Wellbeing Programme, which aims to support inactive adults become more physically active and improve their overall health and wellbeing.

Salary £26,427 to £26,847 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) Hours Part Time Contract Contract/Temporary (Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2027) Organisation Active Suffolk Placed On Tue 8th September, 2026 Closes 11:30pm - Sun 20th September, 2026 Interview Date Wed 7th October, 2026

You will work as part of the health and wellbeing team, who are working collaboratively with a wide range of partner organisations across Suffolk to increase opportunities for adults to be physically active.

This role will focus on providing administrative support to our Active Wellbeing Service by liaising with clients, managing data, compiling resources and producing communications. You will also represent the team at events to support the delivery of programme.

You will have direct communication with clients and partner organisations via email and frequent phone calls; therefore, you must have excellent communication, listening and organisation skills. As well as the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

The Active Wellbeing Service is delivered in the South Rural Primary Care Network which covers from the Shotley peninsula up to Needham Market and some travel will be required to health centres and events in those areas when required.

Any offer is subject to relevant safer recruitments checks and a satisfactory DBS check.

• We have Integrity:
  
  We commit to make decisions aligned to our organisational aims, values and principles. We will make the right decision, not the easy decision.
• We are Inclusive:
  We recognise that listening to, capturing and engaging with differing views and experiences, allows us to continue to grow and learn. We will continually champion for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• We are Collaborative:
  
  We will put partnership working at the heart of everything we do and believe collaboration is key to providing positive physical activity outcomes.
• We are Adaptable:
  We recognise that the barriers to physical activity are complex and changeable, and we must be adaptable to meet these challenges.
• We are Informed:
  Data and insight will drive our decision making to ensure we maximise impact in areas of most need.

We have a strong focus on equality, diversity and inclusion, whilst fully recognising that as an organisation and individuals we are committed to continue learning and evolving.

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion and recognise that we can grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. We welcome and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community and all job applicants will receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.

We know that diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, interests, and skills are essential to connecting with the communities of Suffolk and so when recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your lived experiences.

We are positive about employing disabled people and as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the role.

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working arrangements/hours of work.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
• Free car parking (for when you are working in the office)
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.

We know the world has changed and we offer our employees the chance to work in our office space, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

Active Suffolk has adopted a hybrid approach to give staff more flexibility on working arrangements. We work countywide and so some travel will be involved in this post and a flexible approach to working hours is required.

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