Community Locality Lead — Drive Change & Wellbeing

Applefields School; Selby; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Flexible working

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a proactive Communities Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty to drive place-based community empowerment and collaborative services with partners across public, private and voluntary sectors.

You will develop and support local projects, manage budgets and staff where required, and represent the council at local meetings. The role requires travel across North Yorkshire and occasional evening attendance.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development and place-based approaches.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with councillors, partners and diverse communities.
• Experience in managing projects and budgets.
• Proactive, creative and resilient attitude.
• Commitment to inclusive, relationship-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support local projects, partnerships and community-led initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with service teams, community anchor organisations, parish councils and local voluntary groups.
• Help communities shape services, influence decisions and access support.
• Drive place-based approaches that improve wellbeing and reduce inequalities.
• Represent the council locally and champion positive community action.

Skills

Community development

Partnership working

Communication

Influencing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a proactive Communities Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty to drive place-based community empowerment and collaborative services with partners across public, private and voluntary sectors.

You will develop and support local projects, manage budgets and staff where required, and represent the council at local meetings. The role requires travel across North Yorkshire and occasional evening attendance.