Community Projects & Volunteer Coordinator

Essential Employment; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment in Runcorn is seeking a Contribution Coordinator to lead community projects, coordinate volunteering events and engage diverse community members in meaningful participation. The role requires relationship-building with local groups, charities and partner agencies, plus reporting on outcomes.

It is a full-time, temporary position paying £15.71 per hour. The coordinator will ensure safety, inclusivity, and safeguarding, while promoting community pride and belonging across

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout and delivery of community contribution projects across multiple locations.
• Coordinate volunteering events focused on environmental improvements, green spaces, and community assets.
• Develop relationships with community groups, residents, charities, voluntary organisations, and partner agencies.
• Engage people seeking asylum and other community members in meaningful volunteering and participation opportunities.
• Organise and facilitate community workshops, meetings, and co-design sessions.
• Identify opportunities for local environmental improvement projects that deliver visible community benefits.
• Recruit, support, and coordinate volunteers to participate in project activities.
• Promote positive community engagement and encourage participation from diverse groups.
• Work collaboratively with partners to develop projects that foster community pride and belonging.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress and outcomes.
• Monitor project delivery, participation levels, and community impact.
• Collect feedback and evaluate the effectiveness of projects and engagement activities.
• Produce reports, presentations, and case studies demonstrating project achievements and outcomes.
• Ensure activities are delivered safely, inclusively, and in line with safeguarding requirements.
• Support the development of new initiatives that encourage community participation, integration, and volunteering.

Job description

Essential Employment in Runcorn is seeking a Contribution Coordinator to lead community projects, coordinate volunteering events and engage diverse community members in meaningful participation. The role requires relationship-building with local groups, charities and partner agencies, plus reporting on outcomes.

It is a full-time, temporary position paying £15.71 per hour. The coordinator will ensure safety, inclusivity, and safeguarding, while promoting community pride and belonging across