Place Expansion Lead

Stoke-on-Trent City Council,
Directorate
:
Public Health, Protection and Wellbeing
Section
:
Wellbeing and Leisure Services
Location
:
Fenton Manor/Civic Centre
Grade
:
Level 11
Hours
: 37 hours per week
Contract type
:
Fixed Term until 2 years
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

The role is described below:

Lead change. Empower communities. Shape a more active Stoke-on-Trent.

Are you passionate about tackling health inequalities and creating healthier, more active communities?

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is looking for an inspiring Place Programme Lead to drive Sport England's Place Expansion Programme across Bentilee, Meir, Abbey Hulton and Burslem.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a major, community-led programme that puts residents at the heart of change, builds strong local partnerships and helps create lasting improvements to health and wellbeing.

• Lead programme delivery, governance, performance monitoring and reporting
• Build effective partnerships with community organisations, Sport England and Council services
• Empower residents to shape local priorities and influence investment
• Connect physical activity with public health, transport, planning and regeneration

A confident strategic leader with strong programme management, partnership-building and communication skills, who can turn ambition into action and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Why join us? Help shape the future of wellbeing in Stoke-on-Trent, influence how communities thrive and make a tangible difference to people’s lives.

Proposed interview date 2nd or 3rd of December

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Neal Morrell,

• Provide strategic leadership and oversee delivery of the Sport England Place Expansion Programme across Bentilee, Meir, Abbey Hulton and Burslem
• Lead programme planning, governance, risk management and performance monitoring to ensure delivery against agreed outcomes and funding requirements
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with Sport England, Local Trusted Organisations, Council services and community stakeholders
• Ensure residents are actively involved in shaping local priorities and co-designing sustainable, community-led approaches to increasing physical activity and wellbeing
• Coordinate programme resources, budgets and reporting, ensuring compliance with funding conditions and the Council’s responsibilities as accountable body
• Align programme delivery with wider Council priorities, including Public Health, active travel, planning, regeneration and tackling health inequalities

• Proven experience in programme management, including planning, delivery, monitoring,…