Community Project Manager (A)
Job title: Community Project Manager – Level A
Salary: £25,978 to £28,143 per annum
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week (part time or job share negioable)
Location: South of the Region – County Durham (based in Newton Aycliffe)
About us
Groundwork aims to be the UK’s leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work. This programme will deliver Groundwork’s mission of supporting people to improve their prospects and reach their full potential. As an organisation, we are proud of the effective role that our Community Project Managers play in delivering significant social, environmental and health outcomes with communities across the region.
About the role
Community Project Managers initiate, develop and deliver a diverse range of community regeneration projects with partners across sectors. As one of our Community Project Managers, you will engage with communities to help build the capacity of local groups and organisations.
To support the development of our Community Project Managers, we have planned careers progression from entry level (Grade C) to mid-point (Grade B) to the most senior level (Grade A). As an organisation, we support this career progression as we value our staff and wish to see them develop.
Take a look at our candidate pack to find out more on the role
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service
A bit about you
We are looking for enthusiastic Community Project Manager who is passionate about working with local communities across the Tees Valley & County Durham. With experience of managing and delivering activities that engage local people, that support, inspire and empower people to make positive changes to their lives and help them to reconnect with their local environment.
You will also have experience of sourcing funding opportunities, submitting successful funding applications and working effectively with funders. You will have the ability to analyse challenging problems and recommend practical solutions. Excellent organisational skills are a must with an ability to manage a busy and diverse workload.
For further information about the role, take a look at our candidate pack or for an informal discussion please contact Lisa Taylor (Communities Programme Manager – South of the Region) on 07930 330 794
Want to apply
Great all you need to do is complete the application form below
Community Project Manager (A) – Candidate Pack
Community Project Manager (A) – Job Description
Community Project Manager (A) – Person Specification
All completed applications should be emailed to HR.NorthEast@groundwork.org.uk
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 29th August 2022
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Make yourself at home:
We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work.
Groundwork NE & Cumbria is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.