Healthy Lifestyles Project Manager (E2790) - People In Action

Are you passionate about Healthy Lifestyles initiatives, particularly working with Learning Disabled and Autistic Adults where you can make a difference and share your passion and inspire others? If you are, then we have just the role for you!

We are looking for a Project Manager to launch and manage a 3-year Healthy Lifestyle Programme for learning disabled and autistic people across Leeds. The role will involve recruiting and leading a team of delivery staff and project volunteers, as well as connecting with key delivery partners, decision makers and stakeholders. Quality project management and rigorous monitoring will be key to success.  We are seeking someone who is passionate about reducing health inequalities and has a holistic and compassionate approach to Healthy Lifestyles. 

What will I be responsible for in my new role?

You will:

• To oversee and manage the delivery of all 4 strands of the Healthy Lifestyle Programme ensuring these are inclusive to all participants.
• To work with the HR Manager to recruit sessional staff and volunteers. To induct new staff and volunteers in line with People in Action policy and procedure.
• To line manage the Healthy Lifestyles sessional staff. To ensure all delivery staff understand the scope of the service as well as their individual responsibilities.
• To promote the project through a wide range of networks using inclusive, person centered approaches.
• To develop a training programme for the “circle of support” utilising new and existing partnerships with Public Health or other key stakeholders.
• To conduct and manage all participant recruitment and referrals to the programme.  Including initial enquiries, new member assessments and collecting essential monitoring data
• To develop and lead on the monitoring and reporting processes of the project, ensuring that agreed outcomes are met and evidenced. 
• To complete and submit all evaluations and reports to the project funders and the Operations Manager in a timely manner.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team, who has the ambition and drive to get the job done to the best of their ability. Experience working with vulnerable people and/or Learning Disabled and Autistic People alongside line management experience is essential for the role.  As the role requires the successful post holder to develop, deliver and monitor project plans; excellent time management, communication and organisational skills are key for this role. 

The role is currently contracted to for three years from 1st April 2024. We are hoping the successful candidate will be able to start with us in April 2024. 

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Salary:  £29,439 per annum (subject to increase in April 2024 to be determined)

Contract: Fixed term for 3 years from April 2024. 

Closing Date: Midnight 27th February 2024

Interview Dates: Thursday 7th March 2024

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• 25 days’ Annual Leave entitlement, plus statutory holidays
• Flexible / Hybrid Working
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Entitlement
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Works Mobile Phone
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• Free on-site parking

If you share our core values of Person Centred, Inclusive, Empowering and Quality and have a belief and commitment that people with learning disabilities and autistic people should be able to lead their best lives, with support as needed, we would love you to join us. It’s a busy role – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give individuals a safer, healthier and independent life.

If you have any questions about the role please contact our Operations Manager, Danielle Martin on 0113 244 372 or via email on: Danielle.martin@peopleinaction.org.uk

All completed applications should be sent to our HR Manager, Leigh-Ann Hays via her email address. leigh-ann.hays@peopleinaction.org.uk

Race Equality Statement

We recognise institutional racism exists and that racial inequality is present in our society. As an organisation, we are committed to challenging racism and to remove barriers and practices which contribute to these inequalities. People in Action has a zero-tolerance approach.

Please visit our website link http://peopleinaction.org.uk/get-involved/job-vacancies/ on the menu option ‘Get Involved/Job Vacancies’ for details of how to apply. All completed applications should be sent to our HR Manager Leigh-Ann Hays via her email address. leigh-ann.hays@peopleinaction.org.uk

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.