Activities Coordinator
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,403 to £28,598 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | Tamworth, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tamworth Borough Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: |
Summary
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
REGULATORY SERVICE, COMMUNITY SAFETY & PARTNERSHIPS
Activities Coordinator
£26,403 – £28,598 per annum pro rata
Site based
29.6 hours per week
Temporary contract for up to 2 years
We are looking for a committed and compassionate Activities Coordinator to provide a high quality range of activities to support a diverse group of residents living in Home Office provided accommodation.
This is a rewarding frontline role where you will work directly with a wide range of people, offering a range of activities and enrichment opportunities to improve wellbeing, gain new skills and promote confidence. The successful candidate will assist the service users in accessing voluntary placements, engaging in volunteer opportunities to aid integration and be able to signpost them to relevant support services.
You will work closely with internal teams, voluntary organisations and community partners to ensure positive outcomes for residents while contributing to the council’s wider approach to equality, diversity and vulnerability.
As an activities co-ordinator, you will:
• Provide tailored group activity sessions to residents ranging from sports and crafts or cookery to volunteering in the community
• Engage with the residents to gain their input into what activities should be delivered
• Arrange and deliver activities coordinating with community groups and 3rd Sector organisations to integrate with the wider community
• Support residents in finding voluntary placements in partnership
• Signpost residents to appropriate health, support and wellbeing services
• Collect feedback, maintain accurate data, monitor outcomes, and contribute to reports evidencing programme impact
• Attend community events, council meetings and multi agency forums as required
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, GDPR, equality and diversity, and risk management requirements
• Have experience in arranging events or activities
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience of partnership working
• Has experience working with people from under represented or vulnerable groups
• Communicates effectively and confidently with a wide range of people
• Is organised, empathetic, and resilient
• Can work independently as well as part of a supportive team
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and managing data and reports
You will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate relevant experience. A second language is desirable but not essential.
We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable), for further details please refer to the application information document on our website.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, medical clearance and DBS check.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact the council’s community cohesion officer on 01827 709709.
For further information and to apply please visit Tamworth BC Jobs.
Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply.
If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@tamworth.gov.uk.
Closing date: 19 April 2026
Interview date: 11 May 2026
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) - We cannot stop anyone from using AI to help write application content. Used right, it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting
In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. Therefore, you are advised to submit your completed application as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered. Following the closing date, the Recruiting Manager will shortlist, and you will be notified.
Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We operate two guaranteed interview schemes which support individuals who meet all the essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview for a vacancy. The Disability Committed Employer scheme supports applicants with a disability and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme supports those defined as veterans, military spouses/partners and cadet instructors.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts.
We are committed to ensuring that people are not disadvantaged in accessing our services. We will make reasonable adjustments for those people that need further assistance, depending on the individual’s needs, further guidance can be found in our Reasonable Adjustments guidance Equality and diversity | Tamworth Borough Council.
Public facing roles are covered by the Fluency Duty as outlined in section 78 of the Immigration Act 2016, to serve the public it is vital that those working in public facing roles can communicate in English with members of the public receiving local authority services.
REGULATORY SERVICE, COMMUNITY SAFETY & PARTNERSHIPS
Activities Coordinator
£26,403 – £28,598 per annum pro rata
Site based
29.6 hours per week
Temporary contract for up to 2 years
We are looking for a committed and compassionate Activities Coordinator to provide a high quality range of activities to support a diverse group of residents living in Home Office provided accommodation.
This is a rewarding frontline role where you will work directly with a wide range of people, offering a range of activities and enrichment opportunities to improve wellbeing, gain new skills and promote confidence. The successful candidate will assist the service users in accessing voluntary placements, engaging in volunteer opportunities to aid integration and be able to signpost them to relevant support services.
You will work closely with internal teams, voluntary organisations and community partners to ensure positive outcomes for residents while contributing to the council’s wider approach to equality, diversity and vulnerability.
As an activities co-ordinator, you will:
• Provide tailored group activity sessions to residents ranging from sports and crafts or cookery to volunteering in the community
• Engage with the residents to gain their input into what activities should be delivered
• Arrange and deliver activities coordinating with community groups and 3rd Sector organisations to integrate with the wider community
• Support residents in finding voluntary placements in partnership
• Signpost residents to appropriate health, support and wellbeing services
• Collect feedback, maintain accurate data, monitor outcomes, and contribute to reports evidencing programme impact
• Attend community events, council meetings and multi agency forums as required
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, GDPR, equality and diversity, and risk management requirements
• Have experience in arranging events or activities
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience of partnership working
• Has experience working with people from under represented or vulnerable groups
• Communicates effectively and confidently with a wide range of people
• Is organised, empathetic, and resilient
• Can work independently as well as part of a supportive team
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and managing data and reports
You will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate relevant experience. A second language is desirable but not essential.
We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable), for further details please refer to the application information document on our website.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, medical clearance and DBS check.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact the council’s community cohesion officer on 01827 709709.
For further information and to apply please visit Tamworth BC Jobs.
Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply.
If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@tamworth.gov.uk.
Closing date: 19 April 2026
Interview date: 11 May 2026
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) - We cannot stop anyone from using AI to help write application content. Used right, it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting
In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. Therefore, you are advised to submit your completed application as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered. Following the closing date, the Recruiting Manager will shortlist, and you will be notified.
Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We operate two guaranteed interview schemes which support individuals who meet all the essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview for a vacancy. The Disability Committed Employer scheme supports applicants with a disability and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme supports those defined as veterans, military spouses/partners and cadet instructors.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts.
We are committed to ensuring that people are not disadvantaged in accessing our services. We will make reasonable adjustments for those people that need further assistance, depending on the individual’s needs, further guidance can be found in our Reasonable Adjustments guidance Equality and diversity | Tamworth Borough Council.
Public facing roles are covered by the Fluency Duty as outlined in section 78 of the Immigration Act 2016, to serve the public it is vital that those working in public facing roles can communicate in English with members of the public receiving local authority services.
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