Community Activist Coordinator

Volunteer Centre; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Leeds is seeking a passionate individual to mobilise community activists for sustainable activities that enhance the happiness of local older people. This fixed-term role involves training, supervision, and networking within the community. A commitment to community work is essential, and successful applicants will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for the role and commitment to community work.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Mobilise community activists to set-up sustainable activities.
• Maintain strong networks with community groups.
• Support effective use of time, knowledge, and skills.
• Liaise with colleagues on mobilising community activists.

Skills

Community mobilization

Networking

Support and training

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

We are looking for people that can mobilise community activists to set-up and run their ideas for sustainable activities that would increase happiness amongst local older people and the wider community. To assist the set-up, you will offer support including advice and start up grants. Co-ordination will include recruitment, training, supervision and extensive interaction with community activists. Your role will make a real impact on the happiness of others. This role is partially funded by the National Lottery and will be fixed term until 1st March 2026.

What is essential is that you love what you do. We want you to enjoy coming to work and to care about your job, your colleagues and our members. The successful applicant/s will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Mobilise community activists to set-up sustainable activities
• Maintain strong networks with community groups in the areas BEA / OWLS serves
• Support effective and efficient use of time, knowledge, skills, commitment and passion
• Liaise with colleagues on the mobilisation of community activists

Qualifications / Requirements

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for the role and commitment to community work
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check

Additional information

We are holding a find out more session on Wednesday 17th September 2025 between 10.30am and 12.30 at Bramley Lawn Social Centre, Off Rossfield Approach, LS13 3TG. Please email [e-mail] to book your space.