Yorkshire Programme Manager

Jo Cox Foundation; West Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Jo Cox Foundation is seeking a community leadership professional to help build sustainable, asset-based social action across West Yorkshire. The role focuses on engaging diverse communities, leading initiatives and working collaboratively to create lasting impact.

The 28-hour-per-week, permanent position is remote but requires travel to meetings and events in Batley, Dewsbury and Heckmondwike. The salary is £32,000 pro rata, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Qualifications

• Experience leading community building initiatives.
• Skilled in engaging diverse communities.
• Strong understanding of asset-based community development.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Community organising

Stakeholder engagement

Equity & inclusion

Asset-based development

Self-motivation

Job description

Join our team to help us build sustainable community-led social action in West Yorkshire!

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for someone looking to play a key role in a small but influential charity building a positive legacy for the late Jo Cox MP in her home town and nationally.

We are looking for someone with experience of leading community building and organising initiatives, who is skilled in engaging and working collaboratively with diverse communities, has a deep understanding of asset based community development, brings a self-motivated, action-oriented approach, and a genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Working Pattern

28 hours per week (plus lunch breaks), equivalent to 4 days per week. We are open to discussing a range of working patterns.

Term

Permanent

Remuneration

Full time equivalent salary of £40,000, pro-rated to £32,000.

Location

Remote, based within West Yorkshire. This role will require travel to regular face-to-face meetings and events across West Yorkshire, with a current focus on Batley, Dewsbury and Heckmondwike. We also have regular team days, at varying locations. Related travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Funding

This role is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.