Health & Wellbeing Officer

Job Description

Live Life Aberdeenshire is committed to helping people move more, feel better and live life well. As we expand our preventative health programmes and respond to the needs of our communities, we are seeking a proactive and motivated Health & Wellbeing Officer to join our team.

Location - Aberdeenshire/Hybrid

About the role

As a Health & Wellbeing Officer, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering our health and wellbeing offer. This role includes both operational delivery and people management responsibilities. You will:

• 14px;">Lead, coordinate and manage the delivery of health and wellbeing programmes, including the referral pathway, condition-specific sessions and targeted community interventions such as health walks and SeaFit.
• Line manage, support and motivate Health & Wellbeing Instructors and Coordinators ensuring high-quality, inclusive and person-centred delivery.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and ongoing development opportunities for staff to ensure consistency, confidence and safe practice.
• Oversee quality assurance, risk management and compliance within programme areas.
• Use data, insight and participant feedback to shape service design, track performance and demonstrate impact.
• Build strong partnerships with HSCP, NHS, Public Health and third-sector organisations to ensure a joined-up, preventative approach.
• ize: 14px;">Lead on local project planning, resource allocation and problem-solving to ensure smooth operational delivery.

Why join us?

At Live Life Aberdeenshire, you’ll be part of an ambitious, collaborative and forward-thinking service that is positioning leisure as a vital part of community health. You will have the opportunity to:

• ize: 14px;">Manage and develop a team delivering life-changing programmes
• Influence the design and growth of our health and wellbeing offer
• Work closely with health partners on innovative approaches to prevention
• Make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of residents across Aberdeenshire
• ze: 14px;">Grow your management and leadership skills within a supportive environment

Informal enquiries to: Claire Wright - 01467 536737

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Requirements

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who brings a blend of operational expertise and strong management capability. You will be:

• An effective people manager—able to inspire, support and develop staff, manage performance and communicate expectations clearly.
• Experienced in coordinating teams, delivering programmes and managing day-to-day operations.
• Skilled at building positive relationships with partners, colleagues and community groups.
• Confident using data to monitor outcomes, report progress and inform decision-making.
• Passionate about prevention, health improvement and enabling people to live longer, healthier and more connected lives.
• Organised, adaptable and solution-focused, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects.

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

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