VACANCY: Health and Physical Activity Strategic Lead

Active Black Country is part of the national network of Active Partnerships.

We are principally funded by Sport England to work with local partners to create opportunities for people to be physically active, move more, and play sport. We work with a diverse range of partners and manage several grant funding programmes and projects that aim to create opportunities for local people in the Black Country to be active. 

About the role

The purpose of the Health and Physical Activity Lead is to work in partnership with health & care partners across the Black Country, including the NHS, Local Authorities and wider Integrated Care System partners.

The role will ensure physical activity & moving are fundamental to people’s health and wellbeing, benefiting individuals from childhood through to older age, by reducing the risk of injury or disease, improving mental health, bringing communities together and encouraging connectedness to support the prevention agenda.

Please see the role description & person specification, below.

To apply:

1. Please submit an up to date CV and an expression of interest explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing how you are a good candidate for this post and how you fulfil the person specification – we recommend that this is no longer than two pages.

2. The declaration form – but completion of the equalities section is not mandatory, this is requested for monitoring purposes in line with our commitment to equality and diversity;

3. Please submit your expression to enquiries@Activeblackcountry.co.uk

Closing date: 5 September, 2025

Interviews will be held 17 & 18 September 2025.

For an informal discussion on any aspect of the role please contact Helen Milanes Tidmarsh (ABC Business Operations Manager.)

Email: helen.mt@activeblackcountry.co.uk

We are always keen to work with applicants to make it easier for you to join the team. We can make adjustments where needed, perhaps due to a disability or sensory impairment or with digital access. Related documents Health and Physical Activity Strategic Lead role description and Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

Supporting documents

Health and Physical Activity Strategic Lead

Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form