Flexible working Hybrid working 27 days annual leave (min.) plus bank holidays 20.5% employer pension contribution* Training and development opportunities Kent Rewards incl. cycle 2 work scheme and retailer discountsWe are brave. We do the right thing. We accept and offer challenge. We are curious to innovate and improve. We are compassionate, understanding and respectful to all. We are strong together by sharing knowledge. We are all responsible for the difference we make.Active Kent & Medway is the local active partnership for Kent and Medway.  We are one of 43 Active Partnerships in England who work collaboratively with local partners to ensure the power of physical activity and sport can transform lives.

Our Vision: More people, More active, More often

Our Mission: To improve lives through sport and physical activity

Our principal funders are Sport England and Kent County Council, whose strategies set the direction of our work. Kent County Council also hosts the partnership in its offices, providing support services, and is the employer of our staff team. We also work with and are supported financially by Medway Council and the 12 district and borough councils across the county.


Events and School Games Co-ordinator

We are seeking to appoint an Events and School Games Co-ordinator to support the delivery of Active Kent & Medway’s annual programme of events including the Primary PE and Active Kent & Medway Conferences and the Kent School Games. Responsible for effective planning, co-ordinating, delivery, marketing and evaluation of the School Games programme in Kent and Medway. The post will also assist the team in delivering the Children and Young People priorities with a focus on tackling inequalities, promoting youth engagement, and enhancing physical literacy. This post provides an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication and organisational skills and who has an interest in sport and physical activity. Please note this role does not involve any coaching.

Salary: £25,252 – £26,262 per annum | Contract Type: Fixed Term Full Time | Contract Duration: To 31 March 2027 | Working Hours: 37 hours per week | Closing Date: 27 April 2025. Interview Date: 8 May 2025.

For further information regarding this role, please contact Natalie Harris via email: Natalie.Harris@kent.gov.uk or phone: 03000 412044

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Kent County Council/Active Kent & Medway – Principal Planning for Health Officer

An exciting new job role is available in Kent which has been developed in partnership with Kent County Council Strategic Planning, Active Kent & Medway and Public Health. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, forward-thinking individual who will build relationships with key stakeholders to provide advocacy and influence that ensures places and spaces in Kent are well designed, sustainable and positively impact on the health and wellbeing of communities. If you have the ability to see the long-term picture, with the ambition, energy and vision to make a real contribution to the delivery of our objectives, this could be the role for you.

Salary: £45,672 – £51,489 per annum | Contract Type: Fixed Term Full Time | Contract Duration: To 31 March 2027 | Working Hours: 37 hours per week | Closing Date: 21 April 2025. Interview Date: 7 May 2025.

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