Health Improvement Advisor (Physical Activity Team)

Closing date: 07 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Live Life Better Derbyshire Physical Activity team, part of Derbyshire County Council’s Public Health department, to support the work of the Health Improvement Team.

We are looking to appoint 1 full-time person who will focus on supporting the delivery of our Physical Activity Service in Derbyshire Dales. The successful candidate will join our multi-skilled team of delivery staff. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing service which provides one-to-one support and advice and group classes for Derbyshire residents wanting to lose weight and become more physically active.

You will be required to contribute to the delivery of the wider Live Life Better Derbyshire agenda that supports clients to identify and address their health and wellbeing needs.

The successful applicant will require:

• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• A knowledge of behaviour change techniques.
• A good understanding of factors affecting health.
• Experience of working with individuals and vulnerable groups within local communities.
• Experience of planning and delivering exercise classes.
• Skills to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A good level of IT literacy as the applicant will be required to maintain accurate client records.

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme: 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
• Supportive management and team.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply).
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page.

For further information about the roles and responsibilities, please see the job and personal profile.

Please use the job and personal profile requirements as headings in the section ‘suitability for the job’. If you have a passion to make a difference, please contact for a confidential and informal discussion about the role.

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 15th December 2025