Active Wellbeing Lead (Armed Forces)
Location: Shropshire, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ
Salary: £14.32 per hour plus excellent benefits
Schedule: 10 hours per week, fixed-term contract for 2 years. Occasional evening and weekend work required.
At Serco, we're pleased to be recruiting on behalf of Shropshire Community Leisure Trust.
What you'll do as a Active Wellbeing Lead (Armed Forces)
- Coordinate and support the delivery of activities and outreach programmes for the Armed Forces community and their families across Shropshire.
- Embed and promote the Armed Forces Covenant throughout the Trust and champion its principles with local health, voluntary and leisure sector partners.
- Oversee the delivery and growth of monthly veteran activity sessions, ensuring they remain engaging, accessible and impactful.
- Support the development and delivery of military family outreach events, including community engagement activities and annual festivals.
- Promote volunteering and work experience opportunities for veterans, helping create pathways for growth and development.
- Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and represent the Trust at relevant Armed Forces Covenant groups and community forums.
Does this sound like you?
- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and creating a positive impact on people's lives.
- Confident building trust and developing relationships with a wide range of partners, organisations and community groups.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate activities and events effectively.
- Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver against objectives.
- Full driving licence and access to transport to travel across the local area as required.
What we offer
- Free gym membership for you and your immediate family
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Free swimming lessons and holiday clubs for one child (50% off for additional children)
- 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom wellbeing app, Personal Trainer discounts
- Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment, travel, and gym equipment
- Learn more at www.moreleisure.org/employee-benefits
Vetting and checks:
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.
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Active Wellbeing Lead in Shrewsbury employer: Serco Limited
Serco Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values integrity and teamwork within the challenging environment of HMP Fosse Way. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while contributing to meaningful outcomes in justice and offender support. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on compliance and accuracy, Serco fosters a rewarding atmosphere for those dedicated to making a difference.
