Community Leader

Elizabeth House Community Centre has been a cornerstone of the local community for over 100 years, dedicated to serving the needs of local residents and communities. Highbury Vale Blackstock Trust is the Charity founded to save and manage Elizabeth House.

Our vision is for Elizabeth House to be the heart of a thriving local community, where everyone has the power to effect positive change. Our mission is to build a stronger, more resilient community by providing a safe space, relevant activities, and meaningful support for all.

The Community Leader will oversee the management of our community services and activities, ensuring the programmes align with local needs, our strategic goals and available funding. 

Key Responsibilities

·         Design and implement a comprehensive activities programme that addresses the social, educational and wellbeing f the community.

·         Manage the day-to-day operations of our programme, ensuring the seamless delivery of activities and collaborating with all stakeholders to provide high-quality, holistic services.

·         Ensure effective project management practices are consistently applied in your work, fostering efficiency and accountability.

·         Oversee the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of all community activities, ensuring they align with funding requirements and high-quality reports are provided to funders and partners.

 ·         Work closely with colleagues and key stakeholders to identify funding opportunities, and prepare and submit high-quality funding applications.

·         Build trust and strong relationships with local residents by organising co-production, engagement and consultation opportunities that involve people with lived experience.

·         Collaborate with community members to develop and support campaigns that drive change for specific resident groups and continuously improve our referral processes to provide comprehensive support.

·         Work with partners, community-led groups, and representatives across various sectors and organisations to enhance support for community members.

·         Develop engaging marketing materials, including leaflets, website content, and social media posts, to ensure our services are widely advertised and accessible to a diverse audience.

·         Oversee all administrative aspects of project activities and coordinate volunteer and staff schedules.

Please see the full job pack attached with detailed responsibilities and person specification. 

Key information

Salary:               £37,000 – 39,000 per annum (pro rata £31,700 to £33,400)

Hours:                30 hours per week (over a minimum of 4 days)

Contract:           Fixed term contract until 30 April 2026 (extension subject to funding)

Holidays:           25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Report to:          Executive Director

Line-manage:  1 Community Development Coordinator and 3 Community Organisers

Please submit a CV and tailored covering letter via Quick Apply.

Closing date: Sunday 13 October.