Communities Project Manager

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for managing and delivering essential services to local communities. As the Community Project Co-ordinator, you will lead, manage, and deliver projects within the cohesion service area. This includes overseeing and reporting on grant-funded projects, developing initiatives that promote cohesion across the district, and coordinating partnership responses to wider social cohesion challenges.

In this role, you will influence and support a collaborative approach to the council’s cohesion agenda, representing the service at both local and regional levels. You will also take responsibility for implementing the Cohesion Action Plan in line with the district-wide Cohesion Strategy, working closely with the Community Cohesion and Equalities Manager to strengthen efforts that particularly benefit vulnerable groups.

We are looking for someone with excellent project management and funding skills, strong communication abilities to engage partners at all levels, and experience working with diverse and vulnerable communities. A thorough understanding of current community cohesion challenges is essential.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where differences are valued. A workforce that reflects the communities we serve helps us achieve the best outcomes for all.

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extradays of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), Metro Card).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name:
Tabana Khalid

Tel:

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!