Strategic Community Growth & Partnerships Lead - Flexi Time

EHDC; Sheet; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi time

Job summary

East Hampshire District Council seeks a Strategic Community Development Lead to set the direction for community development programmes and to drive delivery of asset-based community initiatives. You will provide strategic leadership, coordinate priorities and support colleagues and partners to engage local communities.

You will manage budgets, foster partnerships with councils, voluntary groups and public bodies, and develop briefs and policies to inform decisions and strengthen neighbourhood

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in community development or local government.
• Experience in strategic programme coordination and line management.
• Strong understanding of asset-based community development and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Community Area Partnerships and asset mapping.
• Coordinate delivery across programmes with governance and evaluation.
• Develop policies, reports and briefings to inform decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project & budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation & communication

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

East Hampshire District Council seeks a Strategic Community Development Lead to set the direction for community development programmes and to drive delivery of asset-based community initiatives. You will provide strategic leadership, coordinate priorities and support colleagues and partners to engage local communities.

You will manage budgets, foster partnerships with councils, voluntary groups and public bodies, and develop briefs and policies to inform decisions and strengthen neighbourhood