Overview
Due to the current postholder going on maternity leave, we have an exciting development opportunity for someone to step into the role until 31st March 2026 (in line with current grant funding). This is an exciting opportunity to gain some experience and personal development, as well as help consolidate and build on activity in Lynemouth and Newbiggin as our Community Coordinator.
Do you have a passion for helping people? Would you like to influence and deliver a change in approach to our work with communities? Can you build relationships, instill confidence and unlock the potential that exists within communities? Are you creative, a self-starter and focused on delivering results? If you said yes to all these questions, then this maybe the role for you and we would really like to hear from you. Don’t forget to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the job profile, we\'ll be checking that when we decide who we would like to talk to further about the roles. REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
Responsibilities and requirements
* Knowledge and experience of community engagement / community development
* Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships
* Valid UK driving license would be beneficial
The team works collaboratively with a vast network of partners including the community and voluntary sector to provide help and support to residents. Community building is a key role of the service; we know that by working with and enabling our communities to work together we can build upon what\'s already strong within our neighbourhoods and explore new ways of working to make the most of local assets, knowledge, skills, and resources.
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
* Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
* Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
* A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
* Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
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