Community Development Worker (Move More)

Greater Manchester Moving; Oldham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic charity seeks a passionate Community Development Worker to empower Oldham residents through improved wellbeing and physical activity. The role involves building strong community relationships and advocating for health equality, supporting local groups, and leading initiatives to enhance community wellbeing.

Benefits

Guaranteed interview for disabled candidates

Diversity and inclusion support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in building trusting relationships with people and organisations.
• Expert facilitator comfortable in working through differences.
• Worked with the VCFSE sector, particularly community and volunteer-led groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate place-based approaches embedding physical activity into everyday life.
• Build strong relationships with residents, VCFSE groups and stakeholders.
• Support individuals and groups to develop their ideas, offering practical support.

Skills

Relationship Building

Community Engagement

Solution Focused

Advocacy

Job description

Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity?

At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it’s possible, strengthen others, and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.

We are looking for a passionate and practical community development worker who believes in the power of communities to shape healthier, more active lives. This role is about working collaboratively, strengthening the VCFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise) sector to support Oldham residents in becoming more active, improving their wellbeing, and reducing health inequalities.

You Will

• Lead and coordinate place-based approaches that embed physical activity and wellbeing into everyday life
• Champion the benefits of movement and community connection as tools for better health
• Build strong relationships with residents, VCFSE Groups and orgs, partners, and stakeholders to co-create sustainable, community-led solutions
• Support individuals and groups to develop and grow their ideas, offering practical and organisational development support
• Help create a borough where everyone feels safe, supported, and able to thrive
• Work alongside key partners and the wider system including GM and national, to ensure that tackling health inequalities are the primary driver of moving more programmes and opportunities in Oldham
  
  

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who…

• Understands the importance of and benefits of physical activity in improving lives
• Has experience of building trusting relationships with people and organisations
• Is an experienced engager who is confident communicating with people from all different backgrounds and experiences
• Is an experienced facilitator and comfortable in working through differences
• Is solution focussed and knows how to turn ideas into action
• Has worked in (or has significant experience of working with) the VCFSE sector, particularly small community and volunteer-led groups
• Understands community development and working in a way that promotes inclusion
• Can confidently represent and advocate for the VCFSE sector
• Is passionate about tackling inequality and striving for social justice
  
  

The closing date for applications is 9:00am on 31 July 2025

Interviews will be held on 13 August 2025 and will include a panel interview and task.

In order to ensure equity of opportunity, Action Together offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate meeting the essential criteria as listed in the person specification who identifies as a disabled person. Further information and instructions can be found in section 7 of the application form.

If you have any questions please contact a member of the HR team on 0161 339 2345

Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.

At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.

Support for applicants

We understand that not all applicants have access to the same support or opportunities for interview preparation, so we have included a range of support available on our Work with us page.