Current Vacancies
Active Kent & Medway – 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 – 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.
Closing Date: 21 April 2025. Interview Date: 7 May 2025.
For further information regarding this role, please contact either:
- Claire Pamberi, Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Manager on 03000 413320 or claire.pamberi@kent.gov.uk.
- Paul Clarke, Public Health Specialist on 03000 413555 or Paul.Clarke@kent.gov.uk
- Sophie Ward, Strategic Lead Community and Partnerships on 03000417225 or sophie.ward@kent.gov.uk
Please visit KCC Jobs for full job description and how to apply online
Opportunities At Other Organisations
Sport England Careers
For vacancies within Sport England
Active Partnership National Organisation
For vacancies across the Active Partnership Network
Sports Connect – Various roles
A number of exciting roles are available with Sports Connect; an inclusive sport for all education focused organisation using the Powers of Sport to Inspire, Motivate and Educate everyone to build a better life for themselves and unite the communities in which they live.
For more information, please visit the Sports Connect recruitment page
Local Coaching Opportunities
Team Theme: info@teamthemekent.co.uk
Website: Total Sports Coaching
Careers in Sport
Find jobs from leading organisations across the sports & fitness industry. Apply online today and take the next steps. Careers in Sports jobs are updated daily, and you can apply directly.
Follow this link to browse Careers in Sport’s job listings
UK Sport
UK Sport provides strategic investment to enable Great Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic sports and athletes to achieve their full medal winning potential. They advertise UK based sports jobs on their website.
Follow this link to browse UK Sport’s job listings
Further Education
Canterbury Christ Church University – Foundation Degree in Physical Education and Physical Activity
Two-year programme designed for students who are currently working in a physical education setting and who want to obtain a qualification whilst only attending university one day a week.
Follow this link to CCCU Foundation degree
Canterbury Christ Church University – BA Top Up year in Physical Education and Physical Activity
A natural follow on from the Foundation Degree, on successful completion of this students will obtain a BA (Hons) in Physical Education and Physical Activity. Again, this programme is only one day a week.
Follow this link to CCCU BA Top Up Year
BCOM European School of Osteopathy (ESO)
ESO, based in Maidstone, offers Osteopathy undergraduate, postgraduate and international degrees.
Follow this link to find out more about ESO Courses
Work Experience / Placement
Active Kent & Medway receives many requests from people looking to undertake work experience or placements within the service.
Any enquiries for work placements must go through Kent County Council, where you will find details of the types of placements which can be offered and the application form.
We also suggest that those looking for work experience get in touch with the Sports Development unit in their local area, who may be able to offer opportunities. It is important to note that work experience cannot be guaranteed.
Submit an opportunity
If you wish to submit a job opportunity to be published on this page, please email us at activekent@kent.gov.uk.