Are you looking for a great opportunity to play a central role in the delivery of projects which grow community wealth, improve local assets and enable residents to live happier, healthier and more resilient lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual to fill the position of Partnership and Community Resilience Manager who will be fundamental in supporting the development and implementation of Sunderland’s approach to Community Resilience on behalf of the City Council and at a very local level.
The postholder will support the delivery of the Sunderland City Plan, its ambitions and themes, directly within communities and working across the system with multiple partners from all sectors.
You will lead on to working in partnership with key stakeholders in a designated area of the city, working with the relevant Area Committee and elected members to ensure the development and delivery of an Area Plan, enhancing community resilience activity and maximising investment into the area. In addition to supporting the delivery of city-wide programmes of community development and resilience activity and ensuring resident participation and engagement.
The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal, influencing and relationship management skills. With a proven track record of implementing programmes in a range of settings and partnerships to improve outcomes and secure investment, both financial and in-kind.
Why work for Sunderland City Council:
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi time to allow for work-life balance
- 26 days annual leave (excluding public bank holidays); increasing to 31 days after 5 years continuous service with the advantage of an additional option to purchase leave scheme
- Hybrid working out in the community, City Hall, and home working
- Car Lease Scheme
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: area.arrangements.team@sunderland.gov.uk
Applications must be completed on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil deadline for applications is Thursday 3rd July, 2025.
If you need any support, contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk .
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Interviews will be held in City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland SR1 3AA on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th July, 2025.
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