Activity Coordinator Communities in Motion

Activity Coordinator Communities in Motion – Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland

About Us: Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is more than a Charity we are a lifeline to older people in our local communities. As part of our mission to support older people in their everyday lives, we provide a wide range of amazing services, including a new project funded by Age UK and the London Marathon Foundation.

About the Role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised Activity Coordinator to lead the delivery of our Communities in Motion programme - an exciting two-year initiative funded by Age UK and the London Marathon Foundation to get more older people in Leicester physically active.

You’ll be at the heart of a programme that will bring physical activity sessions into communities across the city, from chair yoga and tai chi to walking netball and dance. You’ll commission a team of sessional instructors, coordinate a weekly timetable of sessions across multiple venues, plan and deliver mass-participation events, recruit and support volunteers, and make sure we’re collecting the data and stories that evidence our impact.

This is a hands-on coordination role - you’ll need to be comfortable juggling multiple workstreams, building relationships with a wide range of partners, and keeping things running smoothly day to day. You’ll work alongside the Finance team on budget monitoring and reporting, and you’ll be the main point of contact for funder reporting, working to agreed deadlines throughout the programme.

What You’ll Be Doing

Securing, contracting and managing self-employed sessional instructors delivering a varied programme of physical activity sessions
Scheduling a regular weekly timetable across Clarence House and external community venues
Planning, organising and delivering mass-participation events including culturally specific and active events
Recruiting, training and supervising volunteers to support sessions and events
Building referral pathways with GP surgeries, social prescribers, community mental health teams, and the NHS Joy platform
Maintaining accurate programme records and submitting monthly and quarterly reports to the funder
Working with the marketing team to promote events and maximise participation
Supporting the mandatory external evaluation of the programme
Conducting follow-up calls with participants to collect the required data

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

Level 2 qualification in a physical activity-related discipline (e.g. fitness instructing, exercise to music, gym instruction)
Experience of coordinating or delivering physical activity, sport, or wellbeing programmes
Experience of planning and delivering community events or group activities
Experience of collecting, recording, and reporting programme data
Understanding of the barriers to physical activity faced by older people
Knowledge of safeguarding principles for working with vulnerable adults
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in IT systems for data collection and reporting (e.g. Microsoft Office, databases)
Flexible - willing to work occasional evenings and weekends for events
Car owner & driver with the ability to gain business insurance

Desirable:

Level 3 Exercise for Older Adults, Later Life Training, or Postural Stability Instructor accreditation
Experience of working within a charity or non-profit organisation
Experience of working with older people
Experience of volunteer recruitment and management
Experience of working with NHS services, social prescribers, or public health teams

What We Offer

A chance to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of local older people
Working within a supportive team environment within an established local charity
Funded mandatory training including safeguarding, health literacy, and communication skills
Workplace pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Competitive salary
Health care plan
Free parking space
Charity discounts
Based at Clarence House, our accessible community centre

How to Apply

Please download an application form and the full person specification from our website.

Completed applications or CVs should be sent to jobs@ageukleics.org.uk

This post will remain open until it is filled. We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

Hours: 30 hours flexible Monday to Friday

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Fixed term July 2026 – June 2028

Interviews will be held at Clarence House, Humberstone Gate, Leicester LE1 3PJ

Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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