Community Green Space Activation Lead

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Voluntary Action Rotherham invites applications for a Green Space Activation Coordinator to lead on building relationships and creating activity programmes with local communities across Rotherham, focusing on those least likely to participate in physical activity.

You will work as part of a frontline team, supporting individuals and community groups at all stages of their journey, providing resources and guidance for creative outdoor activity. Hours are up to 37 per week, fixed-term 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the practical execution of the Activity Plan through community events, projects, and training sessions.
• Ensure all projects and events are delivered safely, on schedule, and within designated budgets
• Engage new audiences by creating accessible physical activity options in everyday settings
• Recruit, support, and develop a network of key partners and advocates
• In partnership with the Connecting Communities Coordinator, manage stakeholder relationships across all levels to embed physical activity within everyday community life
• Support the Connecting Communities Coordinator by delivering specialist training inputs
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications colleagues to organise in-person engagement events
• Contribute to creating engaging content for communication channels, including web and social media platforms
• Collect, manage, and report engagement data to support ongoing project evaluation, stakeholders, and external partners
• Fully adhere to organizational policies regarding Equality, Health & Safety, Data Protection (GDPR), and Confidentiality

Job description

Voluntary Action Rotherham invites applications for a Green Space Activation Coordinator to lead on building relationships and creating activity programmes with local communities across Rotherham, focusing on those least likely to participate in physical activity.

You will work as part of a frontline team, supporting individuals and community groups at all stages of their journey, providing resources and guidance for creative outdoor activity. Hours are up to 37 per week, fixed-term 18 months.