Community organiser jobs in birmingham
Whether assisting students and residents on a daily basis, supporting weekend residentials, conferences and events, or working with the team which delivers our annual Foundation Celebration, this role is at the heart of providing a welcoming campus environment.
The Campus Accommodation and Hospitality Manager will lead a team of reception and housekeeping staff to deliver and administer a full range of campus services. As well as providing an efficient and welcoming reception service, this includes the management of meeting rooms, accommodation booking, achieving and maintaining high standards of housekeeping, and overseeing contracted catering and refreshment services. The postholder will be part of a committed staff team, giving and receiving support to deliver the operational needs of the Foundation in a way which reflects our ethos of hospitality, care and community.
This is a full-time role, with some evening and weekend work during weekend residentials and other events. The postholder will also participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
Key responsibilities
1. To manage the delivery of accommodation and hospitality operations.
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors from diverse backgrounds and denominations.
- Oversee the day-to-day running of hospitality services including accommodation, catering and menus, and support for conferences and events.
- Represent the staff team on hospitality matters at the Foundation’s residents’ and community forum meetings
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service across all facilities
- Liaise with Facilities Manager regarding maintenance needs arising in meeting rooms and accommodation
2. To manage a team of hospitality staff.
- Draw up duty rotas for the Hospitality team based on varying operational need.
- Provide ongoing support, training, and development for team members.
- Carry out line management responsibilities in line with the Foundation’s HR policies and procedures
3. To manage the delivery of events and conferences.
- Generate quotes for events and conferences in consultation with internal and external organisers
- Support marketing for events, conferences, and other campus activities
- Oversee the Hospitality team to ensure effective administration for the smooth delivery of hospitality for teaching, residentials, events and conferences.
- Oversee room bookings, check-ins/outs, ensuring smooth turnaround of all accommodations between occupancy.
4. Procurement
- Manage procurement for hospitality goods and services in consultation with the Management Accountant and the Director of Operations.
- Monitor costs and implement efficiencies while maintaining quality.
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Be a hands-on organiser behind Coventry’s next wave of grassroots power for greener neighbourhoods.
You’ve already spent time working alongside communities – maybe leading campaigns, helping people come together, or supporting grassroots change. You know the buzz of turning an idea into action, and you’re ready to take the next step.
We’re looking for a Community Organiser who can build strong, trusting relationships, uncover what matters to people, and help them act collectively for the common good.
What you’ll be doing
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Hold regular one-to-one meetings with local people to understand their concerns, hopes, and ambitions.
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Identify and support formal and informal leaders, helping them develop skills and confidence to lead change.
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Mobilise groups to work together on issues that matter to them – from initial ideas to action that makes a difference.
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Bring forward “under-reached” voices and make sure they are part of the conversation.
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Create and deliver a communications plan (including social media) to connect and inspire active citizens.
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Participate in training, reflect on your practice, and share learning so we can all grow.
What we’re looking for
We value character, values, and approach as much as technical skills – but for this role, you’ll need to show you’ve already had some hands-on experience:
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1 year experience in community organising, campaigning, or a related role.
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A track record paid or voluntary of inspiring others to take action – ideally people with different backgrounds and perspectives from your own.
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Evidence of working on projects, events, or campaigns that created real change.
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Skills in organising yourself and others in fast-moving, sometimes unstructured environments.
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The ability to handle challenges and differences constructively, keeping relationships strong.
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Creativity in developing new ways to bring people together and solve problems.
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Persistence, optimism, and resilience when the going gets tough.
Why Grapevine?
At Grapevine, we believe people are the answer to the challenges in their own communities – and we work alongside them to build power and create lasting change. You’ll join a supportive, values-driven team that encourages innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We care, we hold each other accountable and back bold ideas with action. We repay out‑of‑hours effort with TOIL, cherish diverse lived experience and never lose sight of the people behind the work.
Ready to help Coventry’s communities wield their power together?
Apply if you can start the next chapter toward fairer, more equitable neighbourhoods.
Made possible by Heritage Lottery part of Nature in Towns and Cities
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Strengthening people, sparking community and shifting power in Coventry and beyond
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Walsall Council are once again exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell on a recruitment campaign for a Lead Accountant (Capital) on a permanent basis. At Walsall Council, we’re transforming, and so are our Financial Services. We’re changing the way the council works so that we can provide an even better customer experience, increase staff satisfaction, and improve our service performance. It’s all about achieving the very best for our colleagues, customers and communities.
Reporting into the Strategic Finance Business Partner, this post will lead an established capital finance team, providing proactive and independent support to directorates while overseeing all financial aspects of the Council’s ambitious Capital Programme. This role will ensure the effective monitoring, budget setting, close down, and risk management of capital activity, while delivering robust financial appraisals and cost-benefit analyses to support decision-making.
The organisation:
Walsall is situated within the West Midlands and is one of four Local Authorities comprising the Black Country. It contains six urban district centres: Walsall Town Centre lies at the heart of the Borough, surrounded by Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Darlaston and Willenhall. The Borough covers 40sq miles and is bisected by the M6 motorway.
In addition, we provide an attractive employment package that includes a generous annual leave entitlement of up to 29 days (which rises to 34 days after 5 years continuous local government service), a flexible working scheme that allows up to a further 12 days leave per year, working from home opportunities with emphasis on an optimum work life balance arrangement and a career average pension scheme. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
The key duties of the Lead Accountant (Capital) will be:
- Lead a small finance capital team, ensuring high-quality service delivery across the Council’s ambitious Capital Programme.
- Co-ordinate capital monitoring, close down, and budget setting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Provide robust financial appraisals and cost-benefit analyses for business cases to support senior decision-making.
- Identify and manage financial risks across the Capital Programme, liaising closely with directorate management.
- Present complex financial information to Senior Managers, Executive Directors, scrutiny panels and public meetings.
- Act as a key link between service accounting/finance managers, ensuring resources are effectively planned and utilised.
- Continuously review and improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and value for money.
- Deputise for senior finance managers as required, representing the Council at regional meetings and projects.
The successful candidate will have:
- Full membership of CIMA, CCAB or equivalent, with post-qualification experience.
- A strong technical background with proven experience in capital accounting, financial reporting, and risk management.
- Demonstrable experience of managing and developing staff.
- The ability to communicate complex financial information to a wide range of stakeholders, both financial and non-financial.
- Experience of treasury, audit or statutory accounts would be advantageous.
- Ideally, a background in the public sector, but this is not essential.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 26th October, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 3rd November. Applications will be under continuous review before the closing date, so please submit your CV to our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell ASAP to avoid disappointment.
