SLC is the UK’s leading strategic adviser for public sector leisure, physical activity, sport and active wellbeing. We have an unrivalled track record of delivery with core cities, major metropolitan councils and local authorities, supporting the pivot to active wellbeing. Our sector presence as a thought leader is firmly established and our sphere of influence reaches across the UK and globally. We are the first B Corp Certified organisation in our sector.

We’re looking for a Research Consultant with a desire to develop their skills, experience and a career in consulting.

We are leading the way in transforming the approach with which communities are supported to lead more active lives. We’re passionate about addressing inequalities and are supporting our clients towards a sustainable active vision of the future for their communities.

We are the co-creators of the concept of the pivot from leisure to active wellbeing; a movement that is gaining traction across the UK and with our progressive clients.

We have developed national guidance to support strategic planning and service delivery in England which have our DNA embedded within them.

We are supporting a significant number of core cities and local authorities in procuring new leisure and active wellbeing partnerships and securing outstanding financial and social outcomes.

Our high-profile clients include:

North Yorkshire Council – Major service transformation and £40m facility investment

Sport England – National guidance for the public sector

Sheffield City Council – Sport and Leisure Strategy, £100m investment and new operating partnership

Greater Manchester Combined Authorities – Pivot to Active Wellbeing Programme

Bristol City Council Sport and Physical Activity Strategy, investment and new operating partnership

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation – Major feasibility studies and new operating partnership

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority – New operating partnership

Job profile

You will be supporting the delivery of exciting projects and programmes such as:

  • Supporting major leisure and active wellbeing management solutions and partnerships
  • Supporting local authorities reshape their vision for active wellbeing and deliver it through new facility and service developments and place-based partnerships
  • Developing new masterplans, facility developments and infrastructure projects
  • Working on national programmes and initiatives with government agencies such as Sport England
  • Embedding whole systems and neighbourhood-based approaches
  • Developing new ways of measuring and demonstrating impact and outcomes

Working alongside the highly respected SLC Team who are leading experts in their fields, we’ll help you play to your strengths and help you develop new skills and consulting competencies to support your ongoing development. Location is flexible within the South East and we offer full or part-time positions.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for high performing graduates with sound research, analysis and writing skills.

Ideal candidates will have an ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. We’re particularly interested in candidates with project management skills.

Our flexible modern workspace, Freshmill, is located in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.

Salary and bonus scheme will be reflective of your talent and contribution.
We offer a sector leading benefits package including a 9 day fortnight and regular team socials and away days.

For a job description, please email info@slc.uk.com

To apply please send your CV and a ‘why me’ letter to us.

SLC is an equal opportunities employer.