What is the job role?
Community Resilience Lead Officer, Full-Time, Fixed Term for 18 months.
Are you passionate about community empowerment, strategic collaboration, and making a lasting impact? We are seeking a proactive and inspiring Community Resilience Lead Officer to help deliver our city-wide vision for stronger, more connected communities. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering initiatives that support community organisations, champion volunteering, and unlock vital funding opportunities.
Your Mission:
As a key member of the Community Resilience Team, you’ll lead on the operational delivery of our community resilience strategy, focusing on three core pillars:
1. Supporting community organisations that uplift and empower Coventry’s residents
2. Identifying and securing external funding to fuel innovation and sustainability
3. Championing volunteers as essential partners in service delivery and community support
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
4. Leading and coordinating funding bids and partnership collaborations
5. Advising Council officers, elected members, and programme boards on volunteering and community engagement
6. Supporting service and asset transfers to community ownership with integrity and strategic oversight
7. Contributing to the development of new policies and standards that shape the future of community resilience
8. Delivering targeted development support to voluntary sector groups across the city
9. Measuring and reporting impact to inform future practice and policy
10. Managing day-to-day operations of the Community Resilience Team, including matrix management and deputising for the Team Manager when required
What You’ll Bring:
11. A strong understanding of the voluntary and community sector
12. Experience in securing and managing funding streams
13. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
14. Confidence in working across teams and with external partners
15. A collaborative mindset and a passion for inclusive, community-led change
Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking council that values innovation, inclusion, and community-powered transformation. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, contribute to high-impact initiatives, and help shape a resilient Coventry for generations to come.
Ready to make your mark?