Community Development Co-ordinator

Mind in Camden; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 33.000 - 49.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mind in Camden is seeking a proactive Community Development Co-ordinator to lead a vibrant, resident-led health and wellbeing programme across Highgate Newtown and surrounding estates. You will recruit and nurture Community Champions, coordinate weekly activities and build partnerships with local services, schools and faith spaces to drive healthier, more connected neighbourhoods.

Based at Barnes House in Camden, you may also work remotely with activities across multiple estates, walking and

Qualifikationen

• Experience coordinating resident-led programmes and activities.
• Knowledge of health inequalities and community health priorities.
• Strong collaboration with volunteers, residents and partners.

Aufgaben

• Recruit, train and support Community Champions.
• Deliver weekly wellbeing activities across estates.
• Coordinate themed health campaigns and events.
• Facilitate listening campaigns and gather insights from residents.
• Build partnerships with local services, schools and faith spaces.
• Promote the programme creatively across estates and online.

Kenntnisse

Community organiser

Health equity

Relationship building

Project management

Diversity experience

Jobbeschreibung

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Mind in Camden Leadership isn`t about being in charge; it`s about taking care of those in your charge. Do you believe in the power of people to drive local change? Are you passionate about health equity, community connection, and championing resident voices? We're looking for an experienced and creativeCommunity Development Co-ordinatorto bring our Highgate Newtown Community Champions programme to life. As Community Development Co-ordinator, you'll lead the delivery of a vibrant, resident-led health and wellbeing programme across Highgate Newtown and nearby estates. Working closely with local volunteers (Community Champions), residents and partners, you'll co-produce a wide range of weekly activities that tackle health inequalities, strengthen community ties, and amplify local voices. Activities could include mental health workshops, family play sessions, health information pop-ups, gardening projects, and community cafés-no two weeks will look the same. You'll recruit, support and nurture a team of passionate volunteers, ensuring they grow into confident community leaders. A key part of the role involves building strong relationships with local services, schools, faith groups and community venues, and making sure resident feedback shapes everything we do. You'll coordinate themed campaigns, facilitate listening sessions, promote the programme creatively across the estates, and track the outcomes and stories behind our impact. This is a hands-on, outward-facing role requiring creativity, adaptability and strong organisational skills. We're looking for someone who is a natural facilitator and relationship-builder, with a passion for health equity and social justice. Based at Highgate Newtown Community Centre, you'll also be regularly out in the neighbourhood-walking, talking, connecting, and helping residents lead change where it matters most. About the Role You'll lead the coordination and delivery of a vibrant, resident-led health and wellbeing programme across Highgate Newtown and surrounding estates. Working alongside local volunteers (Community Champions), residents and partners, you'll co-produce weekly activities that tackle health inequalities, build community connections, and amplify local voices. From mental health workshops to family play sessions, health info pop-ups, community cafés, gardening projects, and seasonal events, no two weeks will look the same. You'll nurture volunteer leaders, build partnerships, and ensure resident feedback drives everything we do. This is a hands-on role with space for creativity, innovation, and real local impact. What You'll Do

What You'll Do

• Recruit, train and support a team of passionate Community Champions
• Deliver weekly activities that support wellbeing, connection and access to services
• Coordinate themed health campaigns and estate-based events
• Facilitate community voice panels and listening campaigns to gather insights
• Build strong partnerships with local services, schools and faith spaces
• Promote the programme creatively across estates - from WhatsApp to window posters
• Track outcomes and share the story of local impact

About You

• A brilliant community organiser with a track record of co-production
• Passionate about health and social justice, with knowledge of health inequalities
• An excellent people-person - great at relationship building, facilitation and motivation
• Organised, proactive and confident managing multiple projects
• Experienced working with diverse communities, ideally in Camden or similar areas

Bonus if you have:

• Experience in grassroots comms or digital community-building
• Links to Highgate Newtown or surrounding neighbourhoods

Where You'll Work

• Whittington Estate
• Estate green spaces and local TRA halls
• Churches, mosques and community rooms

You will be based at our Barnes House offices in Camden, in the community or work remote with activities across:

You’ll be out and about in the community - walking, talking, listening and delivering.

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a growing borough-wide movement of Community Champions helping to shape healthier, more connected neighbourhoods from the ground up. This is your chance to lead a programme that’s truly community-powered and make a difference where it matters most.

Closing date: 12pm on 21thJuly 2025 First Round: Thursday 24th of July 2025 Second Round: Thursday 31st of July 2025