Physical Activity Programme Manager - Fixed-Term Contract to 31 July 2022

Job Introduction

Live Well, Move More is our ambitious programme supporting people who are living with diabetes to become more active. Aimed particularly at people who are inactive, it offers information, motivation, and structured activity sessions to help participants get moving. The programme is funded by Sport England and is designed to test and evaluate our approach, so that we can build an evidence base as well as learning how to improve outcomes for people living with diabetes.

Interview Date: 2 July 2021

Role Responsibility

As programme manager, you will have overall responsibility for the delivery and evaluation of Live Well, Move More. Working closely with colleagues across the charity, you will oversee the management of a number of interconnected workstreams, including a content and marketing campaign, an innovative helpline service, and the delivery of a physical activity programme in online and community settings. You will closely monitor all agreed KPIs, reporting to the funder on progress and overall impact. And you will work senior colleagues to agree a sustainable plan for the charity’s physical activity interventions following the end of the funding period.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an experienced project or programme manager, with direct experience of working in health and/or charity sectors. You will be highly organised and efficient, with close attention to detail and a rigour in identifying and managing risks. At the same time you will be an energetic and creative problem solver, as well as an able communicator. You will be skilled at adapting your communications to a range of audience, and highly effective at building collaborative partnerships with colleagues as well as external organisations. Most of all, you will be passionate about supporting people with diabetes to become more active, and to live better with their condition.

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

Diabetes is the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time.  There are currently more than 3.9 million people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes, and just under 1 million more with undiagnosed type 2.

We are working to make sure that those affected by diabetes get the best care and support they need to live well with their condition and avoid life-changing complications.  We're leading the way by funding critical research, improving healthcare and treatment so we can reach our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.

Diabetes UK staff are motivated and experienced and extremely passionate about helping people affected by diabetes.  We have been fighting for people with diabetes for more than 80 years and changed millions of lives thanks to the new treatments, technology and policy changes we've been behind.

But there's more to do.  And you can be part of it.

We're a diverse bunch and as a charity we recognise and respect the value of everyone.

We've recently been awarded a One Star Accreditation status by Best Companies.  And this year we were named 65th in the top 100 not-for-profit organisations in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list. 

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment.

We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.  If you’d like to be part of that, why not join us? 

To learn more about the work we do please visit our website

Diabetes UK