CGL Project Lead

First stage interviews: 19th November 2025. Contract: 37 hours, full time, permanent subject to external funding.

We are currently seeking three Project Leads to support delivery in the following geographical areas: North (Coastal areas incl Lancaster), Central (Preston Chorley South Ribble and West Lancashire), Pennine (East Lancashire incl Blackburn).

We are reviewing our longer term way of working while these arrangements are in place and anticipate maintaining a flexible and agile approach going forward. Homeworking risk assessments are carried out for all employees working from home. Please indicate any preferred area in your application.

To lead the delivery of the New CGL Project from February 2026, including day to day running of the contract, within one of the focus areas of Lancashire. The Project Lead will build networks and partnerships across the area, particularly those linked with the Recovery Community, to give participants the support they need towards improving and maintaining their physical and mental wellbeing.

The Project Lead will work closely as part of a Project Leads team, along with the Operations Manager to deliver on the New CGL Contract. Responsibilities include:

• Providing a smooth communication link between Active Lancashire and local stakeholder partners to meet the physical activity needs of the geographical area and support participants in recovery.
• Managing a team of two CSI Support Workers, volunteers, and casual deliverers while growing the local partner network.
• Assisting participants in accessing training and utilising the secured funding/delivery budget.
• Developing a programme of health and wellbeing activities that meets the needs of people engaged through the CGL contract.
• Co ordinating with the Operations Manager and wider Place Managers to ensure the smooth running of activities, collection of monitoring information, and showcasing impact.
• Working with the Research and Insight Officer to ensure accurate completion of evaluation paperwork, quarterly reports, and outcome measures for the contract.

Application to be sent to . Please submit a CV and cover letter (no more than two pages), explaining why you are interested and suited to the role based on the person specification. As an alternative to a cover letter, you may submit a 3 minute video. Please indicate if you have a preference for a particular geographical location.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Darren Wright, Director of Communities, .

Please provide the following information in your application:

• Confirmation that you are eligible to work in the UK (documentary evidence required before a job offer is confirmed).
• Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.

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