Activity Coordinator (12-Month FTC)
Location: East Sussex
Salary: £28,000 - £32,240 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (shift pattern including weekends & public holidays)

Are you passionate about creating engaging, inclusive activities that enrich the lives of others? We're looking for an Activity Coordinator to join our client's Contingency Operations team, supporting Service Users (SUs) residing on-site with a diverse programme of recreational and wellbeing initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone creative, community-focused, and highly organised who enjoys working collaboratively and making a meaningful impact.

What you'll be doing

Programme Planning & Delivery

Develop weekly and monthly activity schedules, including sports, arts, education, cultural events and wellbeing sessions.
Gather regular feedback from SUs to tailor and improve the programme.
Ensure all activities are risk-assessed and delivered in line with safeguarding, health & safety and organisational policies.Community & Partnership Engagement

Build relationships with local groups, charities, volunteers, and organisations to enhance activity options.
Arrange workshops, events, and visits with external partners.
Support community cohesion and integration initiatives.Supporting Service Users

Encourage SU participation and ensure activities are inclusive, accessible and culturally sensitive.
Create a safe, welcoming environment during all sessions.
Escalate any welfare concerns to relevant teams promptly.Administration & Reporting

Keep accurate attendance logs, feedback records and outcome reports.
Prepare monthly activity reports for management.
Manage activity budgets and resources effectively.Teamwork & Collaboration

Work closely with Site Management, Welfare, and Support Teams to align activities with SU needs.
Support and guide volunteers involved in activity delivery.
Provide cover for colleagues where required.Professionalism & Continuous Improvement

Stay up to date with local services that may benefit SUs.
Attend relevant training and contribute to best practice sharing.
Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding, equality, and inclusion standards.
Be flexible to support changing needs and additional local projects.What we're looking for

Experience planning and delivering activities, events, or community programmes
Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships internally and externally
Understanding of safeguarding, EDI and professional boundaries
A proactive, adaptable and community-minded approach
Confident in managing multiple priorities and maintaining accurate recordsWhy Join our client:

Be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
Opportunities for professional development.
Work in a fast-paced, varied environment with the chance to make a real difference to Service Users.
Competitive salary and benefits package (see below)
33 days annual leave per annum (25 days plus bank holidays)
Life Cover (2 x basic salary)
Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)
6 month probation period
Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)
Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role
Mileage expenses (claimable from home)
Referral SchemeThe successful applicant will be subject to Disclosure checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Full UK Driving Licence is essential. DVLA checks will be carried out. This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer withdrawn.

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