Community Partnership Coordinator

About The Role

Working Hours:

35 Hours Per Week (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm. Some evening and weekend working as required.)

Contract Type:
Full-Time, Temporary (Contract End Date July 31 2028)

Closing Date: 17 March 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method:
Face to Face

Legal Right to Work:
Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

This role is subject to -

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard/ an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed ().

We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

Funded by the Nature Town and Cities project, this role is predominantly about creating opportunities for greater collaboration between likeminded partner organisations. The ultimate goal of this role is to increase the number of and participation in green initiatives across Manchester that support sustainable travel, health and biodiversity. This will support Manchester City Council and the Parks service towards achieving their objectives in this area.

The role focuses on fostering community engagement and collaboration to enhance urban green spaces. Key responsibilities include building strong partnerships with stakeholders, facilitating inclusive community-led initiatives, and addressing barriers to participation for marginalized groups. The position involves coordinating urban greening projects, developing engagement strategies, and overseeing volunteer training in biodiversity and green skills. It also requires gathering and analysing data to evaluate success, producing reports and case studies, managing communications, and identifying funding opportunities to sustain environmental projects.

The outcomes focus on increasing inclusive participation in urban greening projects, strengthening partnerships among stakeholders, and embedding community voices in decision‑making. They include expanding community-led biodiversity initiatives, delivering training to build green skills, and growing volunteer networks.

Additional priorities involve supporting groups to secure funding, developing long-term sustainability strategies, and sharing impact through reports, case studies, and digital communications to inform policy and best practices.

• Communication skill:
  Writes convincingly and clearly, succinctly and correctly, avoids the unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language; writes in a well structured and logical way and structures information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to absorb, understand and quickly assimilate complex information and concepts and compare information from a number of different sources.
• Planning and Organising:
  Excellent prioritisation skills, evidenced by targets setting for self and others to meet demanding timescales.
• Project Management:
  Well-developed influencing and persuasive skills and ability to offer a persuasive argument both with internal and external stakeholders in order to achieve key project milestones whilst retaining a positive attitude.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making:
  Ability to think laterally and take into account the root cause of a problem and the client / organisation
  -wide consequence of decisions made.
• Strategic Thinking:
  Skills to…