Active Design Officer

Shape Places. Inspire Activity. Improve Lives., Support the integration of active design principles into planning, transport, regeneration and infrastructure projects to create healthier, more active neighbourhoods

Work collaboratively with Planning, Transport, Public Health and community partners to identify opportunities to increase walking, cycling and everyday physical activity

Support the development and activation of accessible blue and green spaces, active travel routes and community infrastructure across programme neighbourhoods

Identify opportunities to align transport and infrastructure investment with Sport England Place Expansion objectives and wider Council priorities

Engage with residents, community organisations and stakeholders to support community-led environmental improvements that encourage physical activity and community use

Provide advice, evidence and recommendations on healthy place-making and active environments to inform project development, partnership working and investment decisions

Knowledge or experience of active design, planning, transport, regeneration, public health or community development

Strong partnership-working, communication and influencing skills

The ability to identify opportunities, develop practical solutions and turn ideas into positive outcomes for local communities

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision., Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.