Overview
Reference: REQ0194
Description: Play Strategy Development Officer
37 hour per week Salary p.a. (Essential Car User)
Temporary – Fixed Term for 2 years
This is an exciting time to join Stroud District Council’s Community Services Team as we embark on developing a comprehensive play strategy. Stroud District Council is looking for a dynamic and creative Play Strategy Development Officer to lead the development and delivery of our new Play Strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of communities across the district.
About the role
In this role you will work with internal colleagues, our communities, and key partners to support the delivery of our service and Council plan. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of the District’s Play Strategy, monitoring the project timelines and managing any work that is delegated to the community service team following community and partner engagement activities.
Our service is a forward thinking, dedicated and community focused team and the team you’ll be joining work together to provide a wide range of services within our communities. You will take the lead role in delivery of play related projects, using data and insight to inform direction and outcomes. You will also facilitate meaningful engagement with children, young people and families, working collaboratively with both internal and external partners.
About you
You’ll have experience of working in an environment that requires attention to detail, excellent communication skills and will be passionate and enthusiastic about delivering exceptional customer service whilst working under pressure. You’ll have a sound knowledge and experience of:
· Project and budget management
· Working with partner organisations and stakeholders
· You will be highly motivated and customer solution focused.
· You’ll be able to use your own initiative to solve problems.
· Experience of developing plans relating to play, physical activity or health
For an informal discussion, please contact Emma Keating Clark Community Health and Wellbeing Manager emma.keatingclark@stroud.gov.uk or Hannah Drew Communities Development Manager hannah.drew@stroud.gov.uk
Benefits for working for us
· Commitment to work life balance with flexible working hours
· A work environment steeped in history and a scenic location
· Exceptional pension scheme 20% Employer contribution
· Cycle scheme
· 23 days holiday per year, pro rata rising to 26 days after 5 years service + bank holidays + Christmas and New Year shutdown
· Employee discount scheme
· Childcare vouchers
· Up to 3 days per year Volunteering days
· Learning and development opportunities
Please note we do not accept CVs. To find out more, and to apply, visit: www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs
Alternatively, email: hrhelpdesk@stroud.gov.uk
Closing Date: 28th September 2025
Interview Date: 8th October 2025
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people withdisabilities.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies
Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, rural and urban, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website:
Stroud District – The Natural Place
Region:
Location: Ebley Mill – Stroud
Salary: *GBP*39,152 per annum
Package: Excellent pension scheme – Flexi Working Scheme – Hybrid working approach – Employee Wellbeing Offer – For more information please see the benefits section on our website
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Temporary
