We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Health Check Service Manager to join our Community Wellness Outreach service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 6-month fixed term contract. As the Health Check Service Manager, you will be responsible for managing and optimising the service across multiple sites within the Borough. This role will ensure a smooth day-to-day operation, maintaining budget control, recruiting and managing staff, and leading a dedicated team to deliver a high-quality health check service. You will need to collect and analyse data, reporting on outcomes, and working in partnership with a community partner or Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisation. In addition, you will play a central role in a collaborative partnership involving Wokingham Borough Council (WBC), Primary Care, the BOB Integrated Care Board, and the Voluntary and Community Sector, to engage communities and target population cohorts across the Borough. Community Wellness Outreach service plays a vital role in preventing and reducing the impact of long-term health conditions. By focusing on delivering health checks to high-risk groups, the service aims to address cardiovascular disease, as well as other health concerns such as diabetes and cognitive function. The service also promotes general health and wellbeing through advice on weight management, exercise, social inclusion, and overall wellness, ultimately working to reduce health inequalities across the community. Benefits: Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: ⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays ⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme ⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline ⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts ⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office) ⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes ⭐ And much more Key responsibilities: Lead day-to-day operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of all service locations. Having a presence at service locations to support the team. Manage a team of health check advisors, administrative staff, and support personnel. Oversee site selection, staffing, and equipment procurement to ensure efficient service deployment. Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to maintain high standards of patient care. Implement data collection protocols to assess the effectiveness of the service and patient outcomes (i.e. evaluation tools). Monitor financial performance and implement cost-saving measures as needed. Further develop the Health Check Service and explore and support the transition to a sustainable long term service model Candidate requirements: Educated to degree level (or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and aptitude). Full Valid UK Driving Licence Strategic thinking and project management expertise. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Budget management experience Leadership and people management skills Our Area: Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. For more information or to arrange a confidential call, please email Emma Halcox emma.halcoxwokingham.gov.uk Closing date: Sunday 13th April 2025, 11pm Interview date: TBC P lease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.