Walking for All Officer


Job description

To develop, co-ordinate and sustain regular volunteer-led walks in towns, villages and rural communities throughout the Council area, through the recruitment, training and support of Volunteer Walk Leaders to in turn increase the number of people walking and meet the objectives of the Walking for All programme (see supplementary background note). Walking for All is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body, (SEUPB).

Responsibilities

  • Proactively engage with communities to identify potential Volunteer Walk Leaders in towns, villages and rural communities across the Council Area.
  • Please see job description for full details.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Five GCSEs Grades A to C or equivalent including English language and a numeracy based subject. AND;
  • Level 3 qualification such as A Level, Level 3 NVQ, Advanced Apprenticeship in a related discipline such as health, sport, community development

Desirable Skills

  • Working with volunteers.
  • Delivering sport or health related participation programmes.

Vacancy ID
1746772
Job ref.
MUDC 25-059
Job Sector
Leisure,Business, Policy and Projects
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Magherafelt, Council Offices
Salary
£36,363 per annum.
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
37
Published date
20/11/2025
Closing date
04/12/2025
Worktime
9am - 5pm, Days to be confirmed.

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