Jobs for the Community Development sector
Greater Together Manchester are looking to appoint a Social Justice Development Worker to join our team and champion social justice across the Diocese of Manchester. You will be part of a knowledgeable and dedicated team working on a range of social justice initiatives that look to change the lives of people all across the region.
We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to social justice, who can take the lead on innovative project development, training and community development to help us deliver our programme to revitalise church-based social justice.
About Greater Together Manchester
Greater Together Manchester (GTM) is a visionary local charity which seeks mobilise communities across Greater Manchester, supporting churches and grassroots community leaders to create and develop social justice projects, to take on leadership roles and to engage with decision makers in order to tackle chronic issues of deprivation and disadvantage in their neighbourhoods. We also directly deliver a number of our own front-line services when this is the best way to tackle an urgent, acute need.
Founded as a joint initiative between the Diocese of Manchester and Church Urban Fund in 2015, Since 2015, GTM has supported 271 local community groups, provided training and support to 609 and grassroot community leaders and volunteers, secured more than £500,000 for local community initiatives, and supported 14,188 beneficiaries via our projects and programmes
It is an exciting time for GTM as we are creating our new strategy that will shape our mission and programmes of work over the next few years.
Purpose of the post
To encourage the development of local churches’ response to poverty and social justice across the Diocese of Manchester, with a focus on developing sustainable projects that look to address the root causes of poverty.
To identify and link with existing community groups working on issues relating to poverty and social justice.
To help parishes work together with other sectors and stakeholders, encouraging collaboration and partnerships.
To encourage a movement for change, encouraging churches to engage with practical action, advocacy and systems change.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Development and Delivery
- Work with the CEO of Greater Together Manchester to develop a work plan for engaging with existing parish based social justice projects and initiatives, with a focus on shifting from crisis response to prevention.
- Provide a range of development support to new projects and initiatives.
- Be the contact person for parishes seeking advice and support on addressing issues of social justice.
- Keep up to date with the work of national, regional and local organisations and charities that work in this space, as well as keeping up to date with government policies, initiatives and communicating these effectively to parishes and communities.
- Develop effective monitoring and evaluation systems that demonstrate the impact of GTM’s development work.
Revitalisation and Promotion of Church-Based Social Justice Work
- To be an informed and knowledgeable advocate and champion for issues of social justice.
- To meet with leaders from churches across the Diocese to assess their social justice work and offer support and guidance where necessary.
- Raise the profile of church based social justice initiatives and project across the Diocese and amplify the effectiveness and impact of the work of churches in tackling social injustice.
- Support parishes and church-based projects with the monitoring and evaluation of their work, allowing them to demonstrate their impact more easily and accurately.
- Develop relationships with local, regional and national funders.
- Support the delivery of the relevant training for churches across the Diocese on topics relating to social justice.
- Maintain accurate records of development activity with parishes and support parishes to record the impact of their activities.
Promote Effective Networking and Collaboration
- Develop networks of support around social justice issues, acting as a convener, bringing churches together to learn from one another, promoting good practice and encourage peer-support.
- Act as the Regional Coordinator for the Places of Welcome initiative.
- Develop good working relationships with other agencies addressing poverty both locally and nationally.
- Encourage churches to work together with other community groups, charities, and the public/statutory sector to address local issues
Other
- Raise the profile of GTM across the Diocese, encouraging parishes to engage and support our wider work.
- Work with the CEO and other relevant staff members to maintain and develop our relationship with Church Urban Fund and the Together Network.
- Prepare written reports to the Board of Trustees, funders and other partners as required.
- Build relationships with those in similar roles ecumenically.
Person Specification
Experience:
- Experience of working with church and community-based groups and projects
- Track record of building successful partnerships and working relationships with people at all levels, including people with lived experience
- Experience of working with volunteers and grassroots community leaders
- Facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to lead workshops, training sessions, and discussions
- Experience of developing and implementing robust monitoring and evolution frameworks and keeping accurate records
- Experience of business planning and marketing
- Track record of supporting church and community-based groups to secure funding
Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of social justice issues
- Knowledge of the faith and church sector, in particular the Church of England
- An understanding of the key role that churches play in their local communities and a commitment to promoting social justice as a core part of Christian mission
- An understanding of Christian Theology, with the ability to facilitate theological reflection in parishes
Skills:
- Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively, flexibly and independently, and to encourage and motivate others
- Excellent organisational skills, including time management and the ability to prioritise your workload
- Ability to work with complex situations, to problem solve and exercise sound judgement to deliver positive outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with good emotional intelligence
- Fully computer literate, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
Attitude:
- Willingness to work flexibly, with some evenings and weekends
- A commitment to the vision and values of Greater Together Manchester
- A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all areas of work
Other:
- Full driving license and access to a car
To apply please submit:
A CV, detailing your qualifications, career history, responsibilities and achievements AND
A Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience, directly addressing how you meet the qualities outlined in the person specification
Please submit your application by the deadline (20th June 2025)
If you have any questions, or would like to talk to someone about the role, please get in touch.
Registered Charity
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Transforming lives and communities across Greater Manchester
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Decent, secure, and affordable homes are getting harder to come by, and there is widespread recognition and acceptance now that London needs more affordable homes, with The Government, The Mayor of London and the London boroughs rightly prioritising affordable housing.
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£36,000 – £41,000 per annum (part-time, 2.5 to 3 days per week)
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Rural Housing & Infrastructure Enabler
An exciting opportunity for a motivated and community-focused Rural Housing & Infrastructure Enabler to champion rural affordable housing and infrastructure development across Hertfordshire.
Position: Rural Housing & Infrastructure Enabler
Location: Hybrid, home-based with one day a week in the Hertford office.
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week which may include some evening or weekend work as we operate a flexible working system.
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31 March 2026 (with strong potential for extension)
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 11.59pm
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- Experience delivering presentations and working with local authorities, housing associations or planning teams.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- Level 3 qualifications (e.g., A-levels, NVQ) or equivalent experience in housing, community development or a related field (Desirable).
- Understanding of rural housing policy and infrastructure challenges (desirable).
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Other roles you may have experience of could include:
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Employment Advisor Location: Kirklees Salary: £19,048 Pro rata per annum You have recent experience in the mental health field (or a related area) and a good understanding of service user involvement, how the use of skilled volunteers can really make a difference to someone’s life and of the Recovery and Personalisation agenda. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Waythrough as an Employment Advisor. We need someone like you to join the team at our Employment, Recovery and Wellbeing Service in Kirklees. We support people living with mental health problems to develop a sense of independence, purpose and fulfilment; to develop their social networks and gain the skills they need to return to work or training where this is their goal. But, we need your help. Your challenge? We help individuals with mental health problems to find paid employment, or unpaid voluntary work, plus we assist employers and employees to successfully resolve mental health problems in the workplace. The successful candidate will support the delivery of our Employment Service. This will see you focus on motivating, supporting and providing person-centred advice and guidance to people receiving support to enable them to move into suitable and sustainable work. As well as a good understanding of people with mental health problems, you have experience of networking/liaising with local employers and the initiative to develop and promote a service. Excellent motivational, presentation and listening skills are essential too, as is a willingness to travel in the local area and occasionally work outside of office hours. Customer focused, well organised and collaborative in approach, you’re a great administrator too. Indeed, you pride yourself on your word processing skills and ability to keep accurate computer records/use a database. The successful candidate will expected to have a flexible approach to working to ensure effective service delivery. This is a permanent part-time post for 30 hours per week. In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. This is a rolling recruitment process, candidates will be shortlisted as and when they apply. Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation. |
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Employment Specialist Location: Runnymede and Spelthorne area. Offices: Leatherhead and Woking Salary: £28,182 - £29,547 per annum, inclusive Please note: this role involves extensive travel around Surrey so you must be prepared to travel and work outside office hours as required. Are you interested in helping people who have, or are recovering from, mental health problems, integrate back into work? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as an Employment Specialist. We are looking for an Employment Specialist to join our Surrey Employment Service. We help individuals with mental health problems to find paid employment or return to their current role after a period of ill health. We also assist employers and employees to successfully resolve mental health problems in the workplace. But, it’s only possible with the help of people like you. Your challenge? To do everything you can to help the individuals we work with to source appropriate work experience placements with local organisations/employers. A key part of the role is to engage directly with employers and, once relationships have been established, nurture and sustain those relationships. Day to day, you’ll offer support, careers advice and guidance, helping people to set their own recovery and employment-focused goals and provide training in personal and skills development such as CV preparation, interview techniques etc. You’ll also be responsible for establishing and maintaining positive links with community mental health teams (CMHRS), Early Intervention Into Psychosis (EIIP) Teams, partner organisations, local employers and other relevant agencies and have the initiative to develop and promote the service. Additionally, you will have responsibility for maintaining efficient admin systems to ensure referrals, assessments and reviews are completed in a timely manner. As well as a good understanding of the IPS model of working, mental health problems and the issues and barriers this can create for our clients, you’ll need excellent motivational, presentation and listening skills and a willingness to travel in the local area and to work outside of office hours as required. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Waythrough, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a Black, Asian and those in Minority Ethnic background. This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply. Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation. Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1982) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough – a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. |
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Executive Director
Boiler House Spaces is a small Hackney community charity seeking our new permanent Executive Director to lead the organisation in the exciting next stage of its development
Position: Executive Director
Salary: £55,000 pro rata
Location: Hackney, London with some home-working
Hours: 17.5 hours per week (or higher if fundraising targets achieved)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 4th June 2025
About the Role
As Executive Director of Boiler House Spaces, you will be responsible for leading the charity and its small and committed team, to develop strategic partnerships and funding to take the organisation forwards.
Key responsibilities include:
Leadership & People
· Provide leadership, supervise staff/volunteers, and ensure service quality.
· Collaborate with teams for effective service delivery and staff coverage.
Strategy & Partnerships
· Represent Boiler House Spaces and develop partnerships with key stakeholders.
· Lead the Good Place programme with partners and the community.
Finance, Fundraising & Marketing
· Oversee finances, report quarterly, and manage fundraising.
· Build relationships with supporters and promote the organization’s profile.
Governance
· Support the Board with governance, strategy, and risk management.
· Lead the strategy and business plan implementation.
Capital Project & Other Duties
· Lead the capital project and ensure policy adherence.
· Manage emergencies and take on additional tasks as needed.
About You
An experienced successful leader and passionate about community development, you will be a great communicator, a team player with strong finance and project management skills and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.
You will have:
· Proven senior leadership experience with a track record in building partnerships and generating income
· Skilled in managing teams, creating a positive culture, and motivating others to deliver
· Strong financial management, including budget planning and oversight
· Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences
· Strategic and creative thinker with strong interpersonal and people management skills
· Understanding of the community sector or ability to learn quickly
· Proactive, collaborative, and resilient with a ‘can-do’ attitude
· Committed to community development and the values of Boiler House Spaces
About the Organisation
Boiler House Spaces is about local people helping each other in tough times. We run a community food pantry giving free food, advice and support. We open our safe and warm spaces for community groups so people can connect and make key improvements in their own lives.
You’ll be joining us at a pivotal moment as we shape the next phase of our development.
How to apply
Eastside People are supporting the organisation in the recruitment of this role.
You will be asked to submit your CV and a cover letter.
Eastside People are fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and work with our clients to ensure that we recruit inclusively, seeking to address the underrepresentation of some groups of people in leadership teams.
Please note, that we understand AI can be a helpful tool, but please use it with caution and ensure your application is personalised and accurate.
You may also have experience in other areas such as COO, Chief Operation Officer, Operation, Director of Operations, Operations Executive, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Exec, Executive, Charity, Organisation Lead, Charity Director.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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