Community Development and Partnerships Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Worcester is seeking a Community Development and Partnerships Manager to lead community engagement and safety initiatives. The role requires strong leadership and partnership skills, with a focus on creating inclusive community services. Applicants should have a proven track record in community-focused projects. Join us in shaping Worcester’s future and enhancing the lives of our residents.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading community-focused teams or projects.
• Strong partnership and stakeholder management skills.
• A track record of delivering community engagement, safety, or cohesion initiatives.
• Strategic thinking, creativity, and a results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for community services functions.
• Lead on policies and strategies like the Community Engagement Strategy.
• Build relationships with local partners and residents.
• Champion collaborative working, helping communities thrive.

Skills

Leadership of community-focused teams

Partnership management

Community engagement

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Worcester is a proud, vibrant, and diverse city with a strong sense of community. As we continue to strengthen our partnerships and deliver services that make a real difference to our residents, we are excited to offer an opportunity for a talented and motivated leader to join us as our Community Development and Partnerships Manager.

This is a pivotal role in the Council, developed to bring together and lead our Community Services Team driving forward our work on community engagement, community safety, and community cohesion.

About the role

As Community Development and Partnerships Manager, you will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Council’s community services functions.
• Lead on the delivery of a range of policies, strategies and action plans including Worcester’s new Community Engagement Strategy, the South Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership Action Plan and Safeguarding Policy.
• Build strong relationships with local partners, including voluntary and community organisations, public services, and residents.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen community safety, promote inclusion, and support civic pride across Worcester.
• Develop innovative approaches to community engagement, ensuring that local voices shape Council priorities and decisions.
• Champion collaborative working and co-production, helping communities to thrive and become more resilient.

You will play a key role in ensuring that Worcester City Council continues to deliver services that are responsive, inclusive, and reflective of the diverse communities we serve.

About you

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about community development and partnership working. You will bring:

• Proven experience in leading community-focused teams or projects.
• Strong partnership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across sectors.
• A track record of delivering community engagement, safety, or cohesion initiatives.
• Strategic thinking, creativity, and a results‑driven approach as well as a strong operational approach to delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to equality, inclusion, and empowerment.

Why join Worcester City Council?

At Worcester City Council, we are proud of our city and our people. We are committed to making Worcester a great place to live, work, and visit and to supporting the wellbeing and prosperity of all our communities.

If you’re passionate about communities and want to play a leading role in shaping Worcester’s future, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We would like to help you shine during this process. If you need any assistance with applying please contact the Recruitment team at [e-mail]. We can assist with alternative formats for your application or offer a MS Teams interview for example.

For further information about the role, please contact Tom Mountford, Head of Homes and Communities, at [e-mail].

Closing Date: 23rd November 2025

Interview date: 12th December 2025

Attached documents

• Our Benefits
• Community Development and Partnerships Manager Role Profile