Director â Communities & Neighbourhoods

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Job Description

Are you a visionary community leader with a passion for people place and planet

Groundwork Greater Manchester is looking for a values-driven strategic leader to head up its Communities and Neighbourhoods directorate. Youll join a passionate committed team delivering bold initiatives in community development climate action and nature recovery.

As Director of Communities and Neighbourhoods youll be at the heart of driving impact innovation and inclusive sustainable growth. This is a special opportunity to join a high-performing Executive Team working for a greener fairer and stronger Greater Manchester. Its a team that looks out for each other and cares deeply about the vibrant diverse communities it serves.

Salary:
Contract: Permanent 36.67 hours FTE (flexible compressed and reduced hours considered)
Location: Hybrid based from either Ashton-under-Lyne or Trafford with flexibility to work from home and travel across Greater Manchester as needed
Benefits: 25 days holiday (rising to 31 with length of service) and 4% employer pension contribution

About the role
Its a pivotal leadership opportunity shaping strategy service innovation and driving income growth across a 2.5m directorate. As part of the senior team youll also play a vital role in cross-organisational leadership supporting workforce development embedding ED&I and stepping in for the Executive Director when needed.

Youll lead an ambitious passionate team delivering services that drive real and measurable impact across:

Community and youth engagement including climate action development and outreach
Energy & homes tackling fuel poverty and improving sustainability
Urban nature empowering communities to protect green spaces and biodiversity

About you
Youre a natural communicator and connector someone who thrives on forging relationships and sees the bigger picture. With a whole-systems mindset you bring nuance insight and the ability to chart a clear path through complexity.

Were looking for a strategic leader with:

In-depth knowledge of relevant local GM and national policy agendas that feed into funding streams
Strong track-record building partnerships across complex systems that deliver on purpose and income
Understanding of community-led approaches and how they connect with climate and environment
Collaborative coaching style that empowers people to thrive
Real passion for place-based working and amplifying community voice

Highly desirable: It would also be a real advantage if youve worked in the voluntary public or environmental sectors giving you the confidence to navigate the complex stakeholder landscape GGM operates in.

In return youll be part of an organisation that values supports and invests in its people.

Interested and ticking the boxes Then wed love to hear from you.

To apply
Please send your CV or profile to Amelia Lee at Charity People as the first step. If your experience aligns well be in touch with details on how to apply.

Deadline: 9am on Wednesday 24th September
Interviews: Will be confirmed soon likely to be mid-late October.

Charity People is a forward thinking inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age disability (including hidden disabilities) gender gender identity or gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with

Required Experience:

Director

Job DescriptionAre you a visionary community leader with a passion for people place and planetGroundwork Greater Manchester is looking for a values-driven strategic leader to head up its Communities and Neighbourhoods directorate. Youll join a passionate committed team delivering bold initiatives in...