Community Development Co-ordinator (Community Connector)

Thirteen Group; Middlesbrough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community Development Co-ordinator to join their Regeneration and Partnerships team. This role offers the chance to work flexibly within the vibrant Tees Valley community, driving initiatives that empower residents and foster connections. With a strong focus on community engagement, you will play a pivotal role in creating thriving neighborhoods and supporting grassroots initiatives. The organization values diversity and inclusivity, providing tailored support beyond housing solutions. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 28 days

Pension contributions up to 17%

Simply Health for health expenses

Discount and Reward platform

Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and working with volunteers.
• Proven ability to build networks and meaningful community connections.

Responsibilities

• Drive vision for resilient communities where people feel proud.
• Engage and connect customers and stakeholders to maximize support.

Skills

Community Engagement

Networking

Communication

IT Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Job description

Join us as a Community Development Co-ordinator at Thirteen Group!

Role Overview

Thirteen Group is on the lookout for a Community Development Co-ordinator (internally known as a Community Connector) to join our Regeneration and Partnerships team.

We have big ambitions to ensure our neighbourhoods are great places customers love, and you’ll help us to achieve these aspirations.

This is a roam role, so you’ll work mainly out in the community across the Tees Valley. You’ll work at least one day a week from our fantastic office at Hudson Quay in Middlesbrough, with opportunities to work from home. Flexibility around business and team needs is essential, and you may need to come into the office more frequently when required.

Thirteen Benefits

• Salary £31,745 per annum (pay award pending)
• Annual leave starting at 28 days, rising to 31 days after three years, plus a day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Pension contributions up to 17% (flexible contribution rates of up to 7% colleague and up to 10% employer)
• Simply Health for health expenses and wellbeing support services
• T’dar Discount and Reward platform for savings on brands
• Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave

Key Responsibilities

1. Drive our vision of creating resilient, thriving communities where people feel empowered and proud of where they live
2. Engage, support, and connect customers, communities, and stakeholders to maximize support networks
3. Identify and create new community groups, support grassroots initiatives, and collaborate with organizations
4. Utilize local knowledge to connect individuals to services, identify gaps, and develop sustainable solutions
5. Support the measurement of outcomes to demonstrate our impact

About You

1. Experience in community engagement and working with volunteers, understanding regeneration and resilience issues
2. Proven ability to build networks and meaningful community connections
3. Creative approach to developing community-led solutions
4. Well-organized, proactive, and an excellent communicator
5. Confident with IT and various systems

Why Thirteen Group?

We’re more than just a housing association; we’re community builders. As the largest in the North East, managing over 34,000 properties, we value diversity and inclusivity, offering tailored support services beyond housing.

• Join a local-focused team that welcomes talent from everywhere
• Be part of an organization that values diversity and inclusivity
• Access support services that go beyond housing solutions

Interested?

See the attached documents for more details. For an informal discussion, contact Carolyn Handley or Jane Hobbs, Community Partnership Managers, at 01642 668378 or 07876 137636.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, please.

Ready for a Rewarding Challenge?

Join Thirteen Group and help us improve lives daily. APPLY NOW to start making a meaningful community impact.

Note: Verification of right to work in the UK is required. We are not a Skilled Worker Sponsoring Employer at this time.