About the role:
At Lincolnshire Co-op, we look to bring together ideas, energy and resources to make life better in our communities. Spreading this message are our Community Co-ordinators who work across our trading area to understand the needs of their local communities.
We're now looking for a new colleague to join us as a Senior Community Co-ordinator. As a Senior Community Co-ordinator, you’ll work to support the manager with developing community strategies and plans that involve local businesses, schools, suppliers and community networks. You will inspire and lead a small team of Community Co-ordinators and Assistants. You’ll manage and support a number of community initiatives, including our Wellbeing Walks, Health Pods and Community Cuppas as well as other activities relating to food poverty, supporting vulnerable people and those who suffer with physical and mental health concerns.
You’ll be our voice and spread the message about our purpose and approach across your local area and will influence and inspire colleagues from each business area to get involved. By working together, you’ll lead the way by showing others the difference we can make in our local communities.
The role is based at our Support Centre in Lincoln with some flexibility for remote working. You'll also need to hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle for business use, as some travel will be needed when attending community functions and other Society events.
For more information, please refer to the full job description which is available as a download on this page. INDMP
About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a community engagement role and demonstrate previous experience in managing people. We're also looking for someone who has the ability to influence others and someone who has experience in leading and managing projects. You'll have energy, drive and determination to achieve project outcomes and you'll have excellent communication skills with an ability to listen and engage effectively with your audience. You'll be able to show us great written skills and show confidence when using IT systems, including Office 365 and Social Media platforms. You'll be able to work on your own initiative and be able to prioritise your own time. Overall, you'll be a fantastic team player who is prepared to actively contribute ideas to aid the ongoing success of the Community team.
Benefits
This is a great opportunity to develop your career with us and make a difference to the lives of our communities. In addition to working for a growing co-operative business, we offer our colleagues fantastic benefits, including:
1. 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) including bank holidays
2. Pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions)
3. Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses
4. Annual discretionary colleague bonus to reward you for your hard work
5. Free tea and coffee provisions for all colleagues during rest breaks at work
6. Wellbeing initiatives and community engagement opportunities