Community Assets Lead

Overview

The Community Assets Lead will play a crucial role in Stour Trust's mission to democratise access to land, buildings, and spaces, with a key focus on delivering racial and economic justice to communities. This position requires excellent project management skills and a passion for community-led neighbourhood transformation.

About Stour Trust CIC

Stour Trust CIC is a social enterprise dedicated to improving the social, cultural and  economic lives of local people. We innovate new models of community-led regeneration through;

• Democratising access to built space and assets by influencing policies to deliver racial, social, and economic justice for under-represented communities.

• Bridging the gap between local communities and the buildings/assets that exist within them to serve the common good.

• Supporting the development of art and creative practice to foster radical imagination for a more just, equitable, and regenerative future.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management 

1. Support a portfolio of community organisations to develop pathways for long-term security and community-led neighbourhood transformation.

2. Assist partners in identifying and unlocking assets, land, and buildings for long-term stewardship that deliver community, cultural, and economic output.

3. Co-design projects and interventions to activate spaces and sites, collaborating with partners aligned in racial and land justice.

4. Develop and maintain project delivery frameworks and timelines using project management tools to ensure clear accountability and communication.

5. Create key resources and information for the organisation, including strategy documents, project pitches, presentations, and case studies.

6. Procure and commission services as required to deliver on our stewardship workstream, building a network of infrastructure professionals.

Policy and Advocacy

1. Work with cross-sector partners to inform and strengthen policies (e.g., planning policies, community right to bid/buy) to improve outcomes for marginalised communities and their ecosystems.

2. Engage with the Greater London Authority, Local Authorities, funders, community organisations, and research bodies to advance policy objectives.

3. Develop assets to support local knowledge exchanges on policies such as the Localism Act, Community Asset Transfers, and Community Land Trusts.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

1. Coordinate campaigns, communications, community events, and stakeholder engagements to strengthen networks and wider impact.

2. Design and facilitate workshops, sessions, and events for stakeholders across sectors, 

3. Maintain and nurture key partnerships and relationships, keeping the team updated on relevant events and developments.

4. Attend and participate in relevant in-person and virtual meetings and sessions to support the team and represent Stour Trust.

Qualifications and Skills

We recognise that skills and experiences can be picked up in a number of ways outside of the traditional roots of education and employment.  We are interested in your story and passion within this area, including what you have achieved so far. 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant (e.g., Urban Planning, Community Development, Public Policy, Community Organising, or related discipline) or;

• Experience in community development, project management, community organising, or related field

• Interest in community land trusts, commons, affordable housing & community spaces

• Strong understanding of community led neighbourhood transformation, land justice, and urban development policies

• Excellent project management skills with proficiency in project management tools

• Demonstrated commitment to racial and economic justice

• Experience in facilitating workshops and community events

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and data analysis tools

• Experience using Canva or similar design tools for creating visually appealing content

• Knowledge of the London area and its communities is a plus