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Physical Activity and Wellbeing Coordinator – in partnership with Active Lakenheath

Across Lakenheath, Suffolk

30 hours per week

Salary £31,221.91 per annum (£25,315.07 for 30 hours per week)

Could you bring local people, services and partners together to improve health and wellbeing across Lakenheath?

You will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of inclusive community programmes that help people become more active, improve mental wellbeing, manage long-term conditions and adopt healthier lifestyles. The role is rooted in community voice, local health intelligence and strong partnership working.

Abbeycroft can offer you:

• A multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims (not lessons)
• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension Scheme with NEST
• After 6 months service you may be eligible for our death in service scheme
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• HealthKey which provides:
• - A real GP, available 24/7, by text or video — no appointments, no waiting- A confidential helpline for emotional, legal, and financial worries- Discounts on hundreds of high street brands — supermarkets, holidays, fashion, fitness, days out- Mental health support- Up to 6 counselling sessions per year with no GP or other referral needed

Key Responsibilities:

• Listen to residents and use population health data to identify local priorities.
• Co-design accessible physical activity and wellbeing programmes.
• Coordinate support focused on obesity, hypertension, mental wellbeing, diabetes, frailty and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Build effective links with community groups, schools, VCSFE organisations, GP/PCN teams, neighbourhood teams and social care.
• Monitor outcomes, KPIs and learning to improve services.

The difference you will make:

• Improve access to preventative health support.
• Reduce barriers including transport, cost, confidence, accessibility and social isolation.
• Increase participation in movement and physical activity.
• Strengthen local community resilience and community-led action.
• Connect residents with services such as Active Living, Feel Good Suffolk, social prescribing and Active Wellbeing.

What you will bring:

Local health knowledge - A broad understanding of health and wellbeing, wider determinants of health, and the strengths and barriers experienced by local residents.

Organisation and insight - Strong organisation, problem-solving and data/analytical skills, including experience of monitoring a case management or customer relationship management system.

Partnership skills - Confidence in building relationships, networking, negotiating and engaging internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

Essential -

• You will need to be able to travel locally on a regular basis to attend meetings and events.
• Flexibility is required, including occasional work outside standard working hours.

Preferred -

• Community development, particularly in areas of deprivation
• Project management and developing new services
• Delivering one-to-one or group health and wellbeing interventions
• Coordinating health and wellbeing services
• Health coaching or motivational interviewing
• Contract and partnership agreement management
• Strong presentation, coaching or healthy behaviour change skills
• Understanding of integrated care boards and associated partnerships

Qualifications:

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent
• A relevant Level 3 or above qualification in health, physical activity, public health or community development.

We are looking for an organised, confident relationship-builder who can turn insight into inclusive action.

Closing Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026

Interviews: Friday 13 November 2026

Join our team at Abbeycroft and become part of a rewarding journey dedicated to community well-being. Apply now to start your adventure with us!

As a Disability Confident Employer we encourage you to let us know If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment/selection process. We will guarantee an interview to a candidate with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, if they otherwise meet the minimum selection requirements.

Most roles at Abbeycroft involve some form of regulated activity with children and so an Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List will often be appropriate.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £16.18 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have a GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent?
• Can you travel locally on a regular basis to attend meetings and events?

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3 health qualification (required)

Work Location: In person