Connecting Communities Coordinator

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

Job summary

Voluntary Action Rotherham is seeking a Connecting Communities Coordinator to lead the Moving Rotherham Community Activation strand, oversee grants administration, deliver training to community partners and coordinate community networks and partnerships.

The role works with voluntary and community sector partners to build awareness, capacity and partnerships, supporting involvement of children, young people and families in development opportunities in line with the Moving Rotherham strategy.

Job description

Job profile for Connecting Communities Coordinator

Connecting Communities Coordinator

Voluntary Action Rotherham

23/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Salary - £31,063 (FTE)

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Region Rotherham

Job category/type Community, Youth Services

Date posted 03/11/2026

Job reference REQ24331

Attachments: Connecting Communities Coordinator - JD.pdf, Connecting Communities Coordinator - PS.pdf

Job description

Location: Voluntary Action Rotherham, The Spectrum, Coke Hill, Rotherham, S60 2HX

Hours of work: Up to 37 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work may be necessary to carry out the duties of this post.

Term of employment: Fixed Term (18 months)

Closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Monday 23 rd November 2026.

Interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 3 rd December at The Spectrum

As Connecting Communities Coordinator, you will be responsible for leading the development, delivery and ongoing coordination of the Moving Rotherham Community Activation strand of work, including grants administration, delivering training to community partners, and coordinating community networks and partnerships. The core aim of the programme is to encourage physical activity and support access to local activity opportunities.

You will work with voluntary and community sector (VCS) partners to enable the development of community delivery partnerships and local area networks. The role will build awareness, expertise and capacity in community organisations and local partners through the delivery of training and events in line with the aims of the Moving Rotherham strategy and vision.

The successful candidate must be able to contribute to service planning, liaise successfully with inter-agency partners, support people to become involved in development opportunities, as well as work with children, young people, and families.

Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in the Rotherham Borough. Our role is to facilitate effective action to bring about positive change in the lives of individuals and communities in the local area.

For an informal chat about the post, please contact Kavi Berry on 01709 829821 or email [e-mail]

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Riverside House
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S60 1AE