Braveheart Walking Development Officer

Employer: The Braveheart Association

Location: Falkirk, Falkirk, Scotland

Salary: £25,545

Job type: Part time

Posted: 2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Sector: Healthcare

Job Description

About UsBraveheart is a forward-thinking health promotion charity dedicated to improving wellbeing through healthy lifestyles and physical activity. Braveheart has been providing community-based health services in Forth Valley for 30 years and is well established in the locality.The RoleWe are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Walking Development Officer to lead and grow our community walking initiative in Falkirk District. You will play a key role in encouraging more people to walk regularly, improving both physical and mental health outcomes across the community. The mission is to make walking accessible, enjoyable, and a natural part of everyday life. A key aspect of the role includes promoting our walking programme through outreach and marketing activities.Our walks are delivered by our team of committed volunteers, and it is the Development Officers responsibility to recruit, train and support volunteer walk leaders in their role.The post is funded by Walking Scotland initially up to 31st March 2027. Further funding will be applied for during the year.About YouWe are looking for someone who is passionate about health promotion and community engagement with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with local community health organisations networks and knowledge of the local area will be an advantage. Please see the attached Job Description for further details of the post responsibilities and person specification.What We OfferA supportive and flexible working environmentOpportunities for professional developmentThe chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

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