Community Activation Lead for Green Spaces

Barnsley Youth Alliance; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Youth Alliance seeks a Green Space Activation Coordinator to build relationships with local communities in Rotherham and create activity programmes that encourage participation in outdoor activities.

The role involves supporting individuals and community groups at all stages, providing resources and guidance to enable creative physical activity to flourish within everyday settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the practical execution of the Activity Plan through community events, projects, and training sessions.
• Ensure all projects and events are delivered safely, on schedule, and within designated budgets
• Engage new audiences by creating accessible physical activity options in everyday settings
• Recruit, support, and develop a network of key partners and advocates
• In partnership with the Connecting Communities Coordinator, manage stakeholder relationships across all levels to embed physical activity within everyday community life
• Support the Connecting Communities Coordinator by delivering specialist training inputs
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications colleagues to organise in-person engagement events
• Contribute to creating engaging content for communication channels, including web and social media platforms
• Collect, manage, and report engagement data to support ongoing project evaluation, stakeholders, and external partners
• Fully adhere to organisational policies regarding Equality, Health & Safety, Data Protection (GDPR), and Confidentiality

Job description

Barnsley Youth Alliance seeks a Green Space Activation Coordinator to build relationships with local communities in Rotherham and create activity programmes that encourage participation in outdoor activities.

The role involves supporting individuals and community groups at all stages, providing resources and guidance to enable creative physical activity to flourish within everyday settings.