Partnerships and Collaboration Coordinator

Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity?

At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it’s possible, strengthen others, and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.

The role

This role will develop, co-ordinate and deliver a range of networks and forums that strengthen the partnerships between the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) groups and organisations and the public sector. Building on Action Together’s current work this role will be key to developing our approaches to networks and forums, voice and influence and collaboration across the VCFSE.

The ideal candidate

We’re looking for someone who;

• Is a skilled and experienced facilitator and programme manager.
• Is driven by social justice and addressing the root causes of systemic issues, faced by local communities.
• Is rooted in community and understands the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise Sector.
• Is a networker and can easily build strong, trusting relationships with people and organisations.
• Is a skilled influencer who can operate within partnerships and bring solutions.
• Is an excellent communicator and effective in producing reports and presentations to a wide variety of audiences.

Salary: £35,745 - £38,223 per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week

Length of contract: permanent (subject to continued funding)

Location: Hybrid working – Working at our office and in communities in Oldham, and working from home.

The closing date for applications is 09:00am on 13 September 2024.

Interviews will be held on 27 September 2024 and will include  a panel interview and task.

Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.

At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.