We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Physical Activity Specialist to join our Physical Activity Team within the wider Health Improvement Service. The team plays a key role in improving the health and wellbeing of North Somerset residents by increasing participation in physical activity, with a particular focus on communities and population groups that experience lower levels of activity and greater health inequalities.
In this role, you will play a key part in designing, coordinating and delivering programmes that encourage physical activity and healthier lifestyles. You will work collaboratively with council teams, health professionals, VCSE organisations and a wide range of partners to help reduce health inequalities and improve wellbeing across North Somerset.
Key Responsibilities:
Increase physical activity levels and improve health outcomes across North Somerset as outlined in Get Active – a physical activity strategy for North Somerset.
Develop and deliver evidence-based physical activity programmes that reduce health inequalities (local project examples include Health Walks, Park Play, Steps to Get Active, Physical Activity Fund).
Build strong partnerships with health, community and voluntary sector organisations.
Use data and insight to shape physical activity-based services and demonstrate impact.
Provide specialist advice, physical activity training and support to key stakeholders and volunteers (local training examples include Health Walk volunteer leader training and Raising Awareness of Physical Activity workshops).
Ensure high-quality, sustainable delivery of physical activity initiatives and campaigns.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about physical activity and reducing health inequalities, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:Level 4 qualification relevant to physical activity, health improvement, or equivalent vocational qualifications with identifiable transferrable skillsSound understanding of implementing effective population and community based physical activity and/or health improvement interventions and the standards, legal responsibilities, work practices and processes relevant to the role.Experience of supervising/managing others, including volunteers / work experience studentsDirect experience of designing and delivering physical activity or health improvement focussed trainingDesirable Criteria:National Governing Body, Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs)and other physical activity / sport / exercise qualificationsUnderstanding of the wider public health context and health inequalitiesGood understanding of national and local public health policyThis post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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Physical Activity Specialist
Company: North Somerset Council
Salary: £36,581 to £39,481 a year, pro rata
Hours: Part-time
Location: Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ
Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 12 Nov 2026
Closing date: 6 Dec 2026
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