Current Vacancies
Active Kent & Medway – Digital Marketing and Communications Officer
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Active Kent & Medway as a Digital Marketing and Communications Officer. The role will deliver the digital marketing and communication aspects of Active Kent & Medway’s operational and marketing plans, in support of the countywide strategy for sport and physical activity, Move Together and our flagship behaviour change campaign Everyday Active. It will involve creating copy and content to help us to better engage with target audiences and champion the benefits of sport and physical activity.
The role provides a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience of professional digital marketing and communications across multiple channels, with strong organisational skills and an ability to work on a variety of projects and campaigns at the same time.
Closing date for applications: 27 March 2024. Interview date: 10 April 2024.
View job specification and apply for this role
For queries about this role, please contact Andrea Murphy, Active Partnership Manager at: andrea.murphy@kent.gov.uk or phone: 03000 414454
Sports Connect – Various roles
A number of exciting roles are available with Sports Connect; an inclusive sport for all education focused organisation using the Powers of Sport to Inspire, Motivate and Educate everyone to build a better life for themselves and unite the communities in which they live.
- Head Sports Coach
- Lead Sports Tutor
- Learning Support Assistant
- Community Sports & Health Coach
For more information, please visit the Sports Connect recruitment page.
Local Coaching Opportunities
Team Theme: info@teamthemekent.co.uk
Website: Total Sports Coaching
Rugbytots
Rugbytots are recruiting, with opportunities across the county. If you’re energetic and outgoing, can engage with young children and encourage their development, you’ll love working with Rugbytots.
For northeast Kent, covering Sittingbourne, Faversham, Canterbury and Thanet, contact jolyon@rugbtots.co.uk, 0345 3130435.
For west Kent, covering Tonbridge, Maidstone and Sevenoaks, contact westkent@rugbytots.co.uk.
Careers in Sport
Find jobs from leading organisations across the sports & fitness industry. Apply online today and take the next steps. Careers in Sports jobs are updated daily, and you can apply directly.
Follow this link to browse Careers in Sport’s job listings
UK Sport
UK Sport provides strategic investment to enable Great Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic sports and athletes to achieve their full medal winning potential. They advertise UK based sports jobs on their website.
Follow this link to browse UK Sport’s job listings
Further Education
Canterbury Christ Church University – Foundation Degree in Physical Education and Physical Activity
Two year programme designed for students who are currently working in a physical education setting and who want to obtain a qualification whilst only attending university one day a week.
Follow this link to CCCU Foundation degree
Canterbury Christ Church University – BA Top Up year in Physical Education and Physical Activity
A natural follow on from the Foundation Degree, on successful completion of this students will obtain a BA (Hons) in Physical Education and Physical Activity. Again, this programme is only one day a week.
Follow this link to CCCU BA Top Up Year
BCOM European School of Osteopathy (ESO)
ESO, based in Maidstone, offers Osteopathy undergraduate, postgraduate and international degrees.
Follow this link to find out more about ESO Courses
Work Experience / Placement
Active Kent & Medway receives many requests from people looking to undertake work experience or placements within the service.
Any enquiries for work placements must go through Kent County Council, where you will find details of the types of placements which can be offered and the application form.
We also suggest that those looking for work experience get in touch with the Sports Development unit in their local area, who may be able to offer opportunities. It is important to note that work experience cannot be guaranteed.
Submit an opportunity
If you wish to submit a job opportunity to be published on this page, please email us at activekent@kent.gov.uk.