Director – Communities & Neighbourhoods

About the role

It’s a pivotal leadership opportunity shaping strategy, service innovation and driving income growth across a £2.5m+ directorate. As part of the senior team, you’ll also play a vital role in cross‑organisational leadership – supporting workforce development, embedding ED&I, and stepping in for the Executive Director when needed.

You’ll lead an ambitious, passionate team delivering services that drive real and measurable impact across:

Community and youth engagement – including climate action, development and outreach

Energy & homes – tackling fuel poverty and improving sustainability

Urban nature – empowering communities to protect green spaces and biodiversity

You’re a natural communicator and connector, someone who thrives on forging relationships and sees the ‘bigger picture’. With a whole‑systems mindset, you bring nuance, insight and the ability to chart a clear path through complexity.

• In-depth knowledge of relevant local, GM and national policy agendas that feed into funding streams
• Strong track‑record building partnerships across complex systems that deliver on purpose and income
• Understanding of community‑led approaches and how they connect with climate and environment
• Collaborative, coaching style that empowers people to thrive
• Real passion for place‑based working and amplifying community voice

It would also be a real advantage if you’ve worked in the voluntary, public or environmental sectors – giving you the confidence to navigate the complex stakeholder landscape GGM operates in.

In return, you’ll be part of an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people.

Interested and ticking the boxes? Then we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV or profile to Amelia Lee at Charity People as the first step. If your experience aligns, we’ll be in touch with details on how to apply.

9am on Wednesday 24th September

Will be confirmed soon – likely to be mid‑late October.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.