Community Partnership Manager – Cardigan Community

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Cardigan is seeking a Community Partnership Manager to engage with disadvantaged communities and develop strategies for youth involvement. The successful candidate will collaborate with schools and other agencies, ensuring equal access to opportunities. Fluency in Welsh is required, and the role offers competitive benefits including flexible hours and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Work‑life balance

Generous employer pension scheme

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with disadvantaged communities.
• Ability to develop community engagement plans.
• Experience in educational settings is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Engage with communities to develop plans and strategies.
• Support participatory processes for young people.
• Work with various stakeholders to address community needs.

Skills

Community engagement

Fluency in Welsh

Collaboration

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Community Partnership Manager – Cardigan Community

We wish to appoint a Community Partnership Manager to work for a fixed period in the community of Cardigan in Ceredigion.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Engage with disadvantaged communities to develop a community engagement plan, encourage the use of school facilities, integrate key partners, support young people and their families and focus on strategies for dealing with attendance and wellbeing.
• Support the attendance of young people and families across educational sites in the Cardigan area and work alongside colleagues with regards bespoke timetables to support improved attendance.
• Ensure equal access to opportunities and encourage the participation of disadvantaged young people in curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Some key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Working with the Senior Leadership Teams in schools to address community engagement, families and pupils issues.
• Develop a Community Engagement Plan, map key stakeholders, and identify a way to work in partnership.
• To address issues relating to community use of school facilities.
• Integrate with a partnership structure to develop collaborative strategies with other agencies such as healthcare, Healthy Schools Co‑ordinators, social services, third sector, sport and leisure, libraries, adult learning, etc.
• Develop a report on how the school(s) can use community resources to support children and their families, and also how the school(s) can support families and the wider community.

In addition to the above, we are looking for an individual who has a level of fluency in Welsh.

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of benefits including a flexible hours scheme, a competitive annual holiday allowance and a generous pension contribution scheme. More information about our wide range of employee benefits can be found here. In addition, we are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to take ownership of the key areas of responsibility of this role quickly and confidently, but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development so that you can progress your career with us.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case‑by‑case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

• Work‑life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing: Counselling; Welfare; Anti‑Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions:
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

Cardigan Cardigan is the historic gateway into Ceredigion from the south west.
Read more