Community Health and Wellbeing Development Officer Organisation Erewash Borough Council Salary £31,537 - £33,699 (pay award pending) Location Erewash, Derbyshire Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 19 July 2026 Job Description The Opportunity: Erewash Borough Council’s Community Health and Wellbeing Development Team is seeking a motivated and innovative individual to deliver a range of projects that improve health outcomes and wellbeing across the borough.This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team that values collaboration, creative thinking, and high-quality service delivery.A key focus of the role is leading the delivery and development of the AMIE (All Move in Erewash) programme - a borough-wide initiative aimed at reducing inactivity, tackling health inequalities, and empowering residents to move more in ways that work for them. You will play an integral role in shaping this work, ensuring it is informed by the voices and lived experiences of residents, particularly those with long-term conditions, limiting illnesses, or disabilities.In addition, you will lead on the coordination and development of the Council’s physical activity services, including The Exercise by Referral Scheme, Volunteer Walking Programme, and Erewash Walking Month.Through this work, you will help create healthier, more active communities across Erewash.About You:We are looking for a creative, open-minded individual that can use their skills, knowledge and experience to drive existing initiatives, as well as develop new opportunities to promote physical activity, wellbeing and inclusion.You will have:- Strong communication and partnership-working skills, with experience collaborating across sectors such as health, leisure, community, voluntary and statutory organisations.- Excellent organisational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple programmes effectively.- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Including experience of supporting volunteers and, ideally, line managing staff.- A good understanding of health inequalities, and experience of leading or coordinating similar health and physical activity initiatives would be highly desirable.Benefits of working for us: In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to: Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a yearCasual car user allowanceFree workplace car parking within the BoroughOpportunities for training, learning and continuous professional developmentFamily friendly flexible and hybrid working policies availableOption to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributionsDiscounted leisure membership at our local sports facilities with the Fit for Work schemeAccess to an employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme.Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.*The role is temporary for up to 19 months - further extensions are subject to continued external grant funding.If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jordan Hedges, Community Health and Wellbeing Team Leader on 07842 231338 or email jordan.hedges@erewash.gov.uk How to apply For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jordan Hedges, Community Health and Wellbeing Team Leader on 07842 231338 or email jordan.hedges@erewash.gov.uk Share X LinkedIn Email