Community Collaborator

University of Lancashire; Butterwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Lancashire seeks a Community Collaborator to link the Truth Talks! project with communities across Whitehaven, Preston and Burnley. Based mainly at Westlakes Campus, the role requires travel to Preston and Burnley and significant on-site community work.

You will build trusted relationships, support community engagement and co-production, and assist in evaluation and delivery. The role emphasizes strong communication, initiative and collaboration within a wider team.

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging communities and working with third-sector organisations.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with diverse community members.
• Excellent communication and collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with community members and organisations.
• Coordinate activities and events and support co-production.
• Gather community feedback and support evaluation and delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Relational skills

IT skills (Word & Excel)

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experiential learning

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Based within the School of Health, Social Work and Sport, the Community Collaborator will be the main link between the Truth Talks! research project and communities in Whitehaven, Preston and Burnley. The role will focus on building trusted relationships with community members and organisations, supporting community engagement and co-production, coordinating activities and events, gathering community feedback and supporting project evaluation and delivery.

Community Collaborator

The post will be based primarily at the Westlakes Campus, with regular travel to Preston and Burnley and significant time spent working directly within communities., Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives.

You will have experience of working in low-income community settings, with third‑sector organisations and in partnership with a range of people and organisations. You will understand the communities of Whitehaven, Preston and/or Burnley and be confident building positive, trusting relationships with community members and partners.

Community Collaborator

You will be an excellent communicator and listener, with strong relational skills and the ability to create inclusive environments where people feel respected and able to participate. You will be able to work independently, use your initiative, solve problems and work collaboratively as part of a wider team. Good IT skills, including Word and Excel, are also essential. You will have an undergraduate degree or equivalent experiential learning.

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We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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