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Job Title:  Behaviour Change Specialist - Adult Weight Management

Salary: £26,208

Location: Hybrid with travel around Cambridgeshire required

Hours: part time and full time available , 2 evenings a week.

Perks and Benefits:

• Hybrid Working
• Equipment provided
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Flexible working
• Digital Support App
• Lone working support
• Annual Flu Jab
• Pension plan
• Volunteering Day
• Mileage or travel expense reimbursement
• Compressed hours option
• Sick Pay
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• CPD training
• Eye Test and contribution towards eyewear
• Coaching and supervision support
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Access to learning platforms and resources
• Values-led organisation
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Staff recognition and awards
• Social events and wellbeing challenges

Job purpose:

As part of our continued growth, we are recruiting a Behaviour Change Specialist: Adult Weight Management to join the expanding Morelife UK team. This role is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly improves lives where you will be supporting our place based

At Morelife UK, we value compassion, respect, and person-centred care. You’ll be empowered to support individuals on their unique health journeys while contributing to a service that makes a meaningful and lasting impact across communities.

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate and dynamic practitioner to deliver our adult behavioural change weight‑management programme. In this role, you’ll empower adults to improve their health through sustainable lifestyle changes—supporting them to eat well, move more, and reduce alcohol intake where needed. Most of your time will be spent leading face‑to‑face group sessions, creating a motivating and inclusive environment where individuals feel supported to achieve meaningful, long‑term results.

You’ll use evidence‑based coaching techniques, including motivational interviewing and CBT‑informed strategies, to help participants overcome barriers and build healthier habits. Alongside group delivery, you’ll provide one‑to‑one health coaching, maintain accurate records, and work closely with community partners to ensure the ongoing success of the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engaging group sessions to support adults in achieving sustainable weight loss.
• Deliver a multi‑component programme using action‑focused, interactive learning.
• Facilitate sessions on physical activity, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle behaviours.
• Support participants to set realistic goals and achieve positive health outcomes.
• Create inclusive, motivating, and enjoyable group experiences.
• Maintain regular communication with participants, including follow‑ups and drop‑ins
• Build relationships with stakeholders, referrers, and community partners.
• Provide sensitive, person‑centred support and signpost additional services when needed.
• Conduct anthropometric measurements and support the assessment process.
• Deliver one‑to‑one health coaching on physical activity, diet, and alcohol reduction.
• Accurately record data, analysis and reporting to support continuous improvement.
• Work towards agreed performance targets and KPI expectations.
• Adhere to safeguarding, organisational policies, and best‑practice procedures.
• Contribute to service‑user feedback collection and programme development.

About You

You’re someone who genuinely cares about helping people live healthier, happier lives. You bring energy, empathy, and confidence to group settings, and you’re skilled at motivating individuals to make meaningful lifestyle changes. You’re organised, proactive, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with participants from all backgrounds.

Essential skills and experience include:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Promotion, Education, Psychology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise, or a related field.
• Working with Adults would be preferred.
• Experience coaching individuals and facilitating groups.
• Previous experience using psychological coaching strategies such as motivational interviewing, goal‑setting and CBT‑based techniques.

About Us:

Morelife UK delivers specialist weight management services for children and adults across community, healthcare, and workplace settings. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate professionals who reflect our values of understanding, care, empowerment, accountability, and expertise. Join us and be part of a team making a real difference in tackling obesity and improving health outcomes.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :

Morelife UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

DBS & Right to Work:

All roles require a DBS check: enhanced checks for positions involving face-to-face contact with clients or vulnerable individuals, and basic checks for other roles. Morelife UK does not offer visa sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK prior to applying.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,208.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Paid volunteer time
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you have the right to work in the UK? Will you require sponsorship at anytime?

Location:

• Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge (East of England Region)