An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Improvement Officer to join Leeds Rhinos Foundation.
Based at Headingley Carnegie Stadium and reporting to the Partnership Manager the Health Improvement Officer (HIO) will demonstrate a multi-agency approach both internally to develop the foundations Public Health role and working with partners to deliver health related activity and campaigns.
The HIO will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of specific health related initiatives which are either led by the foundation or are part of a wider partnership. This will include developing and delivering on action plans in line with health related priorities and working closely with a range of agencies including; Schools, Public Health (Local Authority), NHS and the third sector.
The Leeds Rhinos Foundation Health Improvement Officer will utilise the engaging nature of Leeds Rhinos brand to improve health and reduce inequalities in communities across Leeds in line with the priorities of the City.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on the foundations health strategy.
- Development and implement of specific health programmes and initiatives working in partnership with key organisations across Leeds. (E.g. Physical Activity, Mental Fitness, Weight Management, Active Ageing, Dementia)
- Work with the LRF Partnership Manager to identify foundation health priorities and develop long term action plans for implementation.
- Work with partner organisations to ensure Leeds Rhinos Foundation are accessing information regarding ‘current’ health priorities across the City to inform Foundation plans and consider future funding opportunities.
- Work with key partners to develop communication strategies and campaigns including use of social media and LRF website to promote all LRF health work and associated campaigns.
- Develop a relationship with Public Health (Leeds City Council) and Clinical Commissioning Groups across the City to share good practice and develop projects.
- Ensure all sessions are risk assessed and appropriate referral links developed for arising health related issues.
- Identify funding opportunities and work with colleagues to prepare and submit such bids.
- Link with Educational establishments to develop a LRF volunteer network which focuses on a range of health agendas.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to a range of organisations including voluntary sector, statutory bodies and businesses.
- Feedback to LRF trustees on a regular basis.
- Use our monitoring and evaluation system ‘Upshot’ to record all health activity in order for us to monitor ‘reach’ and ‘impact’.
- Share good practice and models for health improvement with other colleagues and agencies.
The role is a full time position in which you be required to be flexible, as you will be required to work on evenings, weekends and match days.
The salary will be circa £22-£25,000 per annum, dependent on skills, experience and qualifications. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months will be reviewed annually.
The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a DBS check and references. To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to Sarah Tate at sarah.tate@leedsrugby.com or
Sarah Tate
Leeds Rugby
Headingley Carnegie Stadium
St Michael’s Lane
Headingley
Leeds
LS6 3BR
Any questions regarding the post, please contact Dan Busfield (Partnership Manager) Dan.Busfield@leedsrhinosfoundation.org
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 30th September 2016
Interviews (including a set question presentation) will take place on Thursday 13th October 2016 at Headingley Stadium.