Active Sunderland Delivery Officer
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
24/07/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 23/08/2026 23:59
Salary:
Grade 7 (SCP 26 - 30) £37,280 - £40,777
Job Category:
Youth / Community / Leisure Services
Employment Location:
City Hall and agile working
Further Information
Three Years Fixed Term
Are you passionate about planning and delivering engaging physical activity events that inspire people to be more active? Are you experienced in developing innovative physical activity programmes that engage communities and encourage healthier lifestyles?
Active Sunderland is looking for a motivated and experienced Delivery Officer to play a key role in the organisation, management and delivery of a year-round programme of physical activity events and community participation opportunities across the city.
This is an exciting opportunity for somebody with a strong background in event management, partnership working and sport or physical activity development to help deliver Sunderland's ambition of becoming a more active, healthier city.
About the Role
Working within the Active Sunderland team, you will lead on the planning, coordination and delivery of a diverse programme of physical activity participation events, community initiatives and place-based programmes. Through a co-production approach, you will work closely with residents, communities and partners to design and deliver opportunities that meet local needs and increase activity levels, particularly amongst inactive and less active residents.
You will work with community organisations, sports clubs, leisure providers and a wide range of partners to create accessible opportunities that help people move more, improve their wellbeing and develop healthier lifestyles.
The role involves contributing to communications and marketing activity to promote initiatives, engage communities, and showcase the impact of our work
Whether it's delivering large-scale participation events, supporting local community initiatives, or developing innovative programmes that respond to local needs, you'll be at the heart of making physical activity more visible, accessible and inclusive across Sunderland.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact ashley.shield@sunderland.gov.uk
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Interview to be held Tuesday 8 September 2026
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.