Healthy Communities Manager

Healthy Communities Manager
Leisure Industry – Bexleyheath
£35,000 + Benefits

Are you passionate about improving health and wellbeing through community sport and physical activity? We’re looking for a proactive, dynamic Healthy Communities Manager to lead engagement and programme development across leisure centres and local communities in Bexleyheath.
In this impactful role, you’ll work alongside central, regional, and site teams—as well as key stakeholders—to deliver the Healthy Communities Plan, helping achieve national and local health objectives. Your work will directly support residents in leading more active, healthier lives while tackling health inequalities across priority groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Healthy Communities Plan, delivering on key performance indicators.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local, regional, and national organisations.
• Identify and develop initiatives that enhance health outcomes and increase physical activity.
• Drive participation and member retention through targeted programming and centre-based initiatives.
• Expand access to leisure facilities with inclusive activity programmes, health campaigns, and community events.

About You

• Minimum 4 months’ experience in a health & wellbeing, healthy communities, or sports development role.
• Demonstrated experience managing programmes, working within budgets, and delivering against service level agreements.
• Good understanding of Active Partnerships, National Governing Bodies, local healthcare networks, the voluntary sector, and Local Authorities.
• NGB Level 1 qualification is desirable.
• Safeguarding, Child Protection, and First Aid certifications are a plus.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual ready to take ownership of a key community health role within a fast-paced, supportive environment. With multiple sites and strong development potential, it’s a great career step in the leisure and wellbeing sector.

If this role sounds like something you are interested in, then please apply now !