Senior Community Co-ordinator

Lincolnshire Co-op; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused co-operative in Lincoln is looking for a Senior Community Co-ordinator to lead initiatives in local communities. The ideal candidate will have experience in community engagement, people management, and strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities to develop strategies that support local businesses and vulnerable populations, with benefits including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme with up to 12% contributions

Colleague discount rates

Annual discretionary bonus

Free tea and coffee

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and people management.
• Strong written skills and proficiency in IT systems.
• Ability to influence and lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Support manager in developing community strategies.
• Lead a team of Community Co-ordinators.
• Manage community initiatives and events.

Skills

Community engagement experience

People management

Excellent communication skills

IT systems confidence

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Overview

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At Lincolnshire Co-op, we look to bring together ideas, energy and resources to make life better in our communities. Spreading this message are our Community Co-ordinators who work across our trading area to understand the needs of their local communities.

We are looking for a new colleague to join us as a Senior Community Co-ordinator. In this role, you will support the manager with developing community strategies and plans that involve local businesses, schools, suppliers and community networks. You will inspire and lead a small team of Community Co-ordinators and Assistants, and manage and support a number of community initiatives, including Wellbeing Walks, Health Pods and Community Cuppas, as well as activities relating to food poverty and supporting vulnerable people and those who experience physical and mental health concerns.

You will be our voice in your local area and will influence and inspire colleagues from each business area to get involved, demonstrating the difference we can make in our communities.

The role is based at our Support Centre in Lincoln with some flexibility for remote working. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are required, as some travel will be needed for community events and other Society activities.

For more information, please refer to the full job description available as a download on this page.

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About you

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a community engagement role and in people management. We are looking for someone who can influence others, lead and manage projects, and bring energy, drive and determination to achieve outcomes. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen and engage effectively with your audience, are essential.

You should demonstrate strong written skills and confidence in using IT systems, including Office 365 and social media platforms. You will be able to work on your own initiative, prioritise your time, and contribute ideas as a proactive, collaborative team member of the Community team.

Benefits

This is a great opportunity to develop your career with us and make a difference to the lives of our communities. In addition to working for a growing co-operative business, we offer colleagues benefits including:

• 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) including bank holidays
• Pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions)
• Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses
• Annual discretionary colleague bonus
• Free tea and coffee provisions for all colleagues during rest breaks
• Wellbeing initiatives and community engagement opportunities

We are an "Investors in People - Platinum" employer, recognised as a top employer offering progression opportunities. As your experience grows, you will have opportunities to build skills and progress your career within a community-focused business.

About us

From a single store in 1861, Lincolnshire Co-op has grown to be one of the country’s successful co-operatives. We offer a wide range of services across our family of businesses, including Food Stores, Pharmacies, Post Offices and Support Services. We are a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues.

We are owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years. Communities are at the heart of what we do, and we work to deliver more than great customer service by sharing dividends with our members and supporting local initiatives. If you need any adjustments during the interview process or would like to contact us about anything else, please reach our Recruitment team at [phone] or email [e-mail].

We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so please apply as soon as possible.