The Opportunity
Outscape is a vibrant not-for-profit organisation, striving for a more active and healthy society in the outdoors. Since our establishment in 1999 weve been passionate about shaping the outdoors to improve physical and mental health, connect communities and generate economic gain. We have 5 strategic priorities:
1. Championing the Outdoors
2. Delivering Training and Sharing Best Practice
3. Planning and Developing Quality Experiences
4. Increasing Awareness
5. Widening, Increasing and Sustaining Participation
Whilst we have delivered some participation programmes in the past, we now have an opportunity to increase our work in this field at a strategic level as we roll out the Walking For All programme.
This exciting new programme will engage over 14,000 people and volunteers to get walking in rural areas in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland, and is funded by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. This key initiative will be seminal in tackling endemic societal issues such as physical and mental health, social exclusion and isolation.
Were looking for three Regional Managers who each will have responsibility for the delivery of Walking For All in one geographic region:
North Region: County Donegal, Derry City and Strabane DC, Mid & East Antrim BC, Causeway Coast & Glens BC, Antrim & Newtownabbey BC
Mid Region: County Sligo, County Cavan, County Leitrim, Fermanagh & Omagh DC, Mid Ulster DC
East Region: County Louth, County Monaghan, Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon BC, Lisburn & Castlereagh CC, Newry, Mourne & Down DC, Ards & North Down BC
Youre excited about this opportunity because you will:
Take responsibility for the delivery of the Walking For All programme and targets in your area, supported by Outscapes Head of Participation
Performance manage five (or six in one area) Walking For All Officers, ensuring challenging objectives are achieved, through the establishment of goals, development of workplans, feedback and review meetings.
Motivate, enthuse, coach, train and share good practice with the Walking For All Officers in your team
Collaborate closely with employing partner organisations (such as councils and local sports partnerships) where the Walking For All Officers will be based
Establish close working relationships with local and regional organisations including Health Trusts
Support the wider Walking For All team by leading several initiatives such as the development, organisation and delivery of information sessions, celebration events, training and volunteer support interventions
Understand the impact of Walking For All in your area through effective monitoring and evaluation
Be the Walking For All champion in your area, enthusing a wide audience within and outside the programme
You will be successful in this role by:
Remaining focused on the objectives for the programme in your area
Applying a people-first approach through inspiring and motivating your team of Walking For All Officers as well as embracing and supporting the wider network of volunteers and walkers
Being innovative, as inevitably things dont go to plan sometimes, but you always find another way to reach the desired outcome.
Were excited about you because:
You have a minimum of 3 years work experience (within the last 5 years) in:
o performance managing a staff team (of at least 3 people)
o leading and motivating teams to achieve demanding targets
o managing the varying needs and challenges of partners and stakeholders (including leading meetings and presenting to stakeholders and groups of people of differing levels)
o organising events and delivering training.
You have some work experience in:
o working with local communities such as community groups
o working with volunteers (work or personal capacity).
Your verbal communication skills are exemplary, supported by excellent written skills
You have a genuine passion for people becoming active and enjoying the benefits of being outdoors
You are very proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
You have a full current driving licence and use of a car, or access to a form of transport that allows you to meet the requirements of the role
Compensation
NJC P01 – £38,220 + essential car users allowance of £1,239 per annum
Option for hybrid working (as set out in Outscapes Agile Working Policy); envisaged to be 2 days a week in the Belfast office
Westfield Health Cash Plan: access to health and wellbeing services, money back on health care expenses
NILGOSC pension employer contribution currently 23.2% of pensionable salary; your contribution will be 6.5% (rate may fluctuate slightly based on NILGOSC contribution rate bands)
25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays; opportunity to buy/sell leave days
Flexible working (as set out in Outscapes policy)
Please note: the nature of this role will mean you will have to travel at times within Northern Ireland and the border counties and occasionally do some evening and weekend work
Application
To apply for this role, complete the application process on the recruitment page of out-
Closing date: 19 August 2025 at midday
If you would like further information on the opportunity, contact Aideen Martin Head of Strategic Projects at to arrange a confidential discussion
Interviews: Please note that first interviews will take place on 27 August and second interviews (if necessary) on 03 September in Belfast.
