Academy Community Pioneer
Job in
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for:
The Co Operative Academies Trust
Full Time, Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
-
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach, Community Health, Volunteer / Humanitarian
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13.7 - 15.07 GBP Hourly
GBP
13.70
15.07
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Academy Community PioneerSalary:
NJC5 - NJC
11 £ 26,427 - £29,071 FTE (£13.70 - £15.07ph 36 hrs pw)
Location: Various across our Trust
Working Pattern: Part-time | 0.2 FTE (1 day / 7.4 hours per week) | Flexible working, All Year Round
Reports to: Regional Community Development Manager
Are you passionate about making a real, lasting difference in your local community?
As Co-op Academies Trust we are looking for passionate, connected local champions to join us as Academy Community Pioneers!
We know that strong schools build strong communities - and strong communities support thriving children. In this unique and rewarding role, you will act as the vital link between our schools, local families, youth groups, and community partners. Working just one day a week (with flexible hours to suit your life), you’ll help turn community priorities into real action.
We have positions available across 3 of our Trust academies:
Co-op Academy Beckfield (Bradford)Co-op Academy Walkden (Salford, Manchester)Co-op Academy Smithies Moor (Kirklees)What You’ll Do (The Role)
As an Academy Community Pioneer, you won't be sitting behind a desk all day - you'll be out in the neighbourhood building connections, listening to local voices, and bringing people together.
Understand & Represent Your Community: Use your local knowledge to identify what your school’s community needs most, focusing particularly on family support and youth engagement.Bring the Community Plan to Life: Partner with the Regional Development Manager to design and deliver a tailored local action plan.Build Powerful Partnerships: Connect with local Co-op food stores, Funeral care branches, local authority teams, charities, and grassroots community groups to unlock support and resources.Embed Support Culture: Help embed youth work and family support initiatives directly into the daily life and culture of the academy.Champion Co-op Values: Promote local Co-op membership and collaborate across our wider Trust Community Pioneer network to share ideas and best practicesWho We’re Looking For
You don’t need a traditional academic background to excel in this role - what matters most is your connection to the local area and your passion for helping others
.
Lived
Experience:
You live in (or very close to) the community served by the school and truly understand its unique strengths, opportunities, and challenges.Relationship Builder: You are friendly, approachable, and able to talk to anyone - from parents and young people to local business owners and charity leaders.Proactive & Self-Motivated: You love taking initiative, solving problems, and managing your own flexible schedule.Values-Driven: You align naturally with Co-op values - fairness, equality, solidarity, and working together to achieve moreWhy Join Co-op Academies Trust?Flexible
Hours:
Fits perfectly around family life, studying, or other part-time work.Co-op Colleague Benefits: Enjoy discounts in Co-op Food stores, plus access to flexible benefits and credit union services.Making a Local Impact: See the direct, positive results of your work right on your doorstep.Network & Support: Full training, continuous support from your Regional Development Manager, and a strong network of fellow Pioneers across the Trust
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