Active Families Development Lead
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,699 to £36,363 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Stoke on Trent City Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 0000025928 |
Summary
Directorate: Public Health, Protection and Wellbeing
Section: Wellbeing and Leisure Services
Grade: Level 8 “Subject to Review”
Hours: 37 hours per week
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
This is a fixed term position for 3 years.
Help shape the future of children’s and families’ wellbeing across Stoke on Trent. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Active Families Development Lead to design, develop and manage a wide range of programmes that support children, young people and families to lead healthier, more active lives.
In this exciting and varied role:
You’ll lead the development of school readiness initiatives, SEND inclusive activities, junior programmes, family wellbeing sessions and youth interventions.
You’ll work across leisure centres, community settings and outdoor spaces, collaborating with schools, youth services, sports clubs and national partners to deliver high quality, inclusive opportunities.
You’ll also drive the citywide children’s healthy weight programme, support community organisations to grow their offers and use insight and data to shape programmes that reduce inequalities and improve life outcomes.
You’ll bring strong experience in physical activity, community development or sport, with a proven track record of increasing participation among children, young people and families. You’ll be confident managing budgets, coordinating partners, analysing data and leading programmes that deliver measurable impact.
Excellent communication, relationship building and organisational skills are essential, along with a commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for disadvantaged communities.
Working for Stoke on Trent City Council means joining a forward thinking service committed to transforming wellbeing across the city.
You’ll be part of a supportive team with the opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting difference.
For an informal discussion, please contact Natalie Jolley: Natalie.jolley@stoke.gov.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
Section: Wellbeing and Leisure Services
Grade: Level 8 “Subject to Review”
Hours: 37 hours per week
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
This is a fixed term position for 3 years.
Help shape the future of children’s and families’ wellbeing across Stoke on Trent. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Active Families Development Lead to design, develop and manage a wide range of programmes that support children, young people and families to lead healthier, more active lives.
In this exciting and varied role:
You’ll lead the development of school readiness initiatives, SEND inclusive activities, junior programmes, family wellbeing sessions and youth interventions.
You’ll work across leisure centres, community settings and outdoor spaces, collaborating with schools, youth services, sports clubs and national partners to deliver high quality, inclusive opportunities.
You’ll also drive the citywide children’s healthy weight programme, support community organisations to grow their offers and use insight and data to shape programmes that reduce inequalities and improve life outcomes.
You’ll bring strong experience in physical activity, community development or sport, with a proven track record of increasing participation among children, young people and families. You’ll be confident managing budgets, coordinating partners, analysing data and leading programmes that deliver measurable impact.
Excellent communication, relationship building and organisational skills are essential, along with a commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for disadvantaged communities.
Working for Stoke on Trent City Council means joining a forward thinking service committed to transforming wellbeing across the city.
You’ll be part of a supportive team with the opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting difference.
For an informal discussion, please contact Natalie Jolley: Natalie.jolley@stoke.gov.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.