Healthy Communities Manager - Full Time - New Forest
Freedom LeisureNew Forest, England, United Kingdom
Posted March 13, 2026
32000 - 32000 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
Freedom Leisure is one of the UK’s largest charitable leisure trusts, operating more than 100 venues across England and Wales. The organization delivers a full spectrum of leisure services—including swimming pools, group exercise, health and fitness programs, workplace training, and health referral—while managing and revitalising community facilities. Its core mission is to promote healthy, active lifestyles by providing affordable, accessible leisure options that inspire participation and strengthen local communities. Freedom Leisure distinguishes itself through a proactive, innovative approach that tailors bespoke solutions to each venue, fostering engagement and delivering measurable improvements in community wellbeing.
Job Description
Join Freedom Leisure as a Healthy Communities Manager and contribute to the company's mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. The role involves managing the Healthy Communities Programme, promoting positive behaviour change, and supporting residents to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.
Requirements
- Project-managing, developing, and delivering successful health-related programmes and projects
- Managing, supervising, and supporting coaches, instructors, and volunteers
- Monitoring and evaluating physical activity or health projects
- In-depth knowledge of health improvement and promotion
- Knowledge of Health Referral pathways
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Discounted staff membership
- Incremental holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company pension
- Insurance and saving schemes
- Financial advice
- Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes
- Fully funded training and career progression opportunities