Fitness and Wellbeing Advisor

Posted 7 days 18 hours ago by Allscreens Nationwide Ltd

Permanent

Full Time

Other

Somerset, Portishead, United Kingdom, BS206

Job Description

The interview process will involve short presentation, coaching session and competency-based interview.

Summary of role

As our Fitness & Wellbeing Advisor, you will enhance the health, fitness, and wellbeing of Avon Fire & Rescue Service employees by providing expert training, guidance, and support. You'll help staff meet and maintain required fitness standards through assessments, tailored advice, and the promotion of healthy, active lifestyles, being responsible for all fitness assessments.

As our Fitness & Wellbeing Advisor, you will also lead fitness testing within recruitment campaigns and work collaboratively across the Service to drive wellbeing initiatives that benefit all employees.

Some of the things you'll be doing

Fitness Testing and Assessment

Working flexibly to meet Service needs, including agreed evening and weekend work.

Identifying staff who may require additional support to pass tests and implementing support in advance.

Leading fitness improvement support for staff who have not passed their test.

Fitness Data Management and Analysis

Accurate and timely recording of all fitness testing data.

Analysing fitness-related data, statistics, and identifying emerging trends.

Leading the development of future fitness and wellbeing initiatives informed by data and trends.

Identifying root causes of work-related injuries, ill health, or near misses linked to fitness, and implementing remedial actions.

Fitness Support for Staff

Developing personalised training programmes and offering one-to-one support for operational staff preparing for fitness tests.

Supporting non-operational staff interested in improving general fitness and wellbeing.

Return-to-Work Fitness Support

Developing realistic and supportive fitness plans to safely aid colleagues returning from long-term sickness absence.

Ensuring appropriate fitness assessments are completed prior to return to work, in line with Service policies.

Recruitment Fitness Support

Ensuring all fitness-related website content is accurate, regularly reviewed, engaging, and reflective of role requirements.

Coordinating all recruitment-related fitness assessments, including administrative tasks, venue bookings, additional assessors, data collection, and analysis.

Fitness Across the Employee Life Cycle

Assessing all new recruits, developing personalised training programme if required with the view to maintain fitness and prevent injury in the future.

Review fitness needs for different specialisms and created tailored fitness plans to support with injury prevention and longevity in the role.

Fitness Education and Awareness

Designing, implementing, and reviewing engaging training packages for operational staff, delivered both in person and online.

Delivering educational sessions on nutrition, smart training, and injury prevention.

Promoting a Positive Fitness Culture

Leading fitness and wellbeing awareness campaigns in collaboration with the Wellbeing Team, Communications Team, and Sports and Welfare providers.

Identifying and delivering Service-wide initiatives aligned with the Programme of Work, Health and Wellbeing Framework, national campaigns, and best practice.

Fitness Champions Network

Identifying and delivering appropriate awareness and training sessions.

Providing regular supervision and support.

Proactively addressing issues raised by Fitness Champions to enhance Service-wide fitness provision.

Continuous Improvement and Best Practice

Represent the Service in relevant national networks and working groups.

Support the creation, development, and review of fitness policies, guidance documents, training notes, and rehabilitation programmes.

Fitness Equipment Management

Conduct regular calibration and inspection of all fitness testing and gym equipment.

Work closely with Technical Services to ensure all equipment is safe and fit for purpose.

Complete and review risk assessments when new equipment is introduced and periodically thereafter.

Carry out any additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Fitness and Wellbeing Advisor

Company: Avon Fire & Rescue Service Salary: £32,597 - £35,412 Hours: Full-time Location: Portishead, BS20 8JJ Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Aug 2026 Closing date: 27 Aug 2026

About Disability Confident

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