Community Development Manager

Equals One Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Wolverhampton is seeking a Community Development Manager. You will lead a dedicated team ensuring vital activities that support residents’ lives. This role requires innovative thinking, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to drive change through strong stakeholder relationships. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community, apply to join a progressive employer that values its people.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and lead a team.
• Experience in community engagement and development.
• Strong stakeholder relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Tenant Engagement Officers.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Drive change based on community feedback.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Innovative thinking

Collaboration

Job description

We’re on a transformational journey - #goodtogreat – and we need great people to help us turn our plans into reality.

We manage over 23,000 homes for the City of Wolverhampton Council – but have a growing portfolio of services across the city. We’re passionate about what we do – and we care about our city’s future.

Do you want to make a different to the lives of our residents? Will you share our passion to deliver excellence in our communities? Do you want to work for a progressive and innovative company that values its people? If so, then we want to hear from you.

Can you help lead us on our journey from good to great?

Can you inspire and drive change within our communities?

Do you share our passion for supporting people to be the best they can be?

If so, then we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for a Community Development Manager to make a real impact to residents’ lives across the city. You will manage and motivate a small team of Tenant Engagement Officers who are dedicated to supporting vital activities to bring communities together and ensure that Wolverhampton is a great place to live.

You will need to be innovative and collaborative as you develop strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, in addition to having excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to gain vital feedback to drive change to our services.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the local community.If you know of any potential applicants who may be interested, please pass on these details.

For an informal discussion, please contact Oliver Herrmann on 01902 554818.

To apply please arrange to complete the application form listed as ‘competency’.