Community Activities Coordinator

UKundwork London; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Community Activities Coordinator to enhance community engagement and reduce isolation. You'll design activities, support participants' growth, and facilitate vital connections within the community. This role is key to creating a supportive, vibrant environment for local residents, especially those facing barriers.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people who have multiple barriers.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience of data collection and collation, including writing reports and case studies.

Responsibilities

• Designing and leading a program of community-based activities.
• Creating a welcoming environment to encourage community involvement.
• Providing one-on-one support and signposting to relevant services.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to motivate people who lack confidence

Customer care skills

Knowledge of the local voluntary and community sector

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

IAG Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Job title: Community Activities Coordinator

Reporting to: Project Manager

Location: Barrow In Furness

About us

Groundwork aims to be the UK’s leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work. This programme will deliver Groundwork’s mission of supporting people to improve their prospects and reach their full potential.

About the role

The Community Activities Coordinator plays a key role in reducing loneliness and isolation while increasing volunteering in the community as part of the Furness For You partnership.

The role involves:

• Designing and leading a creative and diverse program of community-based activities—particularly in arts, crafts, and hands-on projects—to foster social connections, confidence, and skill development.
• Providing one-on-one support and signposting to relevant services and opportunities.
• Creating a welcoming environment to encourage community involvement and well-being.
• Supporting participants’ development of soft skills and personal goals.
• Referring individuals for additional support when needed, including help with food, fuel, and access to the community laundry.

Overall, the coordinator helps participants build meaningful connections and improve their quality of life.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service

Skills and Experience Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• IAG Level 2 or equivalent
• Knowledge of the local voluntary and community sector and experience of working with people who have multiple barriers
• Passion and experience for creating and developing community-based activities such as arts & crafts and community engagement.
• Ability to motivate people who lack confidence
• Customer care skills, caring and empathetic
• Experience of data collection and collation, including writing reports and case studies
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually
• Flexibility and be able to adapt to the needs of participants
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience of following safe lone working practice guidelines

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Victoria Myers -Project Manager on: 0773 627 6476

Want to apply?

Great all you need to do is complete the application form below

All completed applications should be emailed to [e-mail] or by post to Groundwork NE & Cumbria, Unit 14 Parsons Court, Welbury Way, Aycliffe Industrial Park, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6ZE.

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 18th June 2025

Make yourself at home

We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk.Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.