The primary purpose of the role is to build relationships and networks with residents, community groups, associations, and community businesses in Beechwood, Ballantyne and Bidston Village, Wirral managing the Big Local Programme on behalf of the Big Local Partnership.
Big Local is a 10-year programme funded by Big Lottery, which aims to achieve lasting change in 150 areas in England.
Now approaching its ninth year In Beechwood, Ballantyne and Bidston Village, the initiative gives local people a chance to make a difference in their neighbourhood by raising aspiration, creating opportunities, and enriching lives.
You will be responsbile for the ongoing development and delivery of the Big Local Programme ensuring it achieves its objectives including building relationship with local stakeholders, developing new community based solutions and continuously reporting progress to the Community Foundation for Merseyside and the Partnership Board.
About you
The successful candidate must have:
- Experience of community project development work, ideally on a place-based iniative
- Training in, and practical experience in Community Development
- A successful track record of providing support to a partnership and board administration
- A proven track record of engagement at all levels with the local community, partners and stakeholders and business
- Evidence of developing, commissioning and supporting a broad range of community projects
- A successful track record of developing project plans, monitoring projects and producing appropriate reports to ensure targets are being met
- Proven experience in liaising with external funding organisations
- Ability to organise and co-ordinate awareness-raising and community events
Addtional Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday
- A days leave for your birthday
- Medicash membership
- Enhanced contribution pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Flexi-time and time off in lieu
- Be part of a great team and work environment
Application deadline:Friday 17th March.
Interviews will take place week commencing 27th March.
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