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Ref no:
ABS44864
Published:
03/07/2025
Closes:
17/07/2025
Location:
Location Negotiable, AB16 5GB
Salary:
£23,591 - £24,211 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
29 hours per week
Work From Home:
Hybrid

Job Description

Join Us in Making Aberdeenshire a Healthier, More Connected Place to Live

Are you passionate about walking, wellbeing, and community connection? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our team as a Health Walk Coordinator.

This rewarding role supports a vibrant network of over 50 health walks across Aberdeenshire. Most of these walks are led by dedicated volunteers – and you’ll be the person ensuring they feel confident, trained, and supported to deliver safe, welcoming, and inclusive walking opportunities for all.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Coordinating and supporting health walks across Aberdeenshire
  • Providing induction, training, and ongoing support to volunteers
  • Working with local partners and communities to promote walking for health and wellbeing
  • Ensuring best practice in volunteer management, safety, and inclusion
  • Contributing to the development of walking opportunities through collaboration and innovation

What We’re Looking For:

  • A great communicator who enjoys working with people
  • Experience in community engagement or volunteer support
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
  • A flexible approach and willingness to travel throughout Aberdeenshire
  • A genuine interest in physical activity, health improvement, and community development

This is a part-time role (29 hours per week) with flexible working arrangements. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. The post is partially funded through a grant from Paths for All / Walking Scotland.

Join us in promoting healthier lifestyles and stronger communities, one step at a time.

Apply now and help make a difference!

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 01/08/2026

Informal enquiries to Claire Wright - claire.wright2@aberdeenshire.gov.uk 

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Responsibilities

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.

Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce.  We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.

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