Partnership and Community Resilience Manager
Are you looking for a great opportunity to play a central role in strengthening community resilience, enhancing community assets and supporting residents to shape and deliver local priorities? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual to fill the position of Partnership and Community Resilience Manager who will be fundamental in supporting the development and implementation of Sunderland’s approach to Community Resilience on behalf of the City Council and at a very local level.
The postholder will support the delivery of the Sunderland City Plan, its ambitions and themes, working directly within communities and alongside partners from all sectors to strengthen community voice, participation and resilience.
You will lead on the Council's approach to working in partnership with key stakeholders in a designated area of the city, working with the relevant Area Committee, elected members, residents and partner organisations to develop and deliver an Area Plan that reflects local priorities. You will enhance community resilience, strengthen community assets, maximise investment including social value opportunities, and support the delivery of city-wide community development and resilience programmes while ensuring meaningful resident participation and engagement.
The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal, influencing and partnership-working skills, with a proven track record of leading multi-agency initiatives, engaging communities and stakeholders, securing investment, and delivering programmes that improve outcomes for residents and neighbourhoods.
Why work for Sunderland City Council:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: area.arrangements.team@sunderland.gov.uk
Applications must be completed on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil
If you need any support, contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk.
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Interviews will be held in City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland SR1 3AA
All communication about your application for this post will be to the email address that you register with Northeast Jobs. This may include details of an online assessment you may need to complete and an invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other method. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual to fill the position of Partnership and Community Resilience Manager who will be fundamental in supporting the development and implementation of Sunderland’s approach to Community Resilience on behalf of the City Council and at a very local level.
The postholder will support the delivery of the Sunderland City Plan, its ambitions and themes, working directly within communities and alongside partners from all sectors to strengthen community voice, participation and resilience.
You will lead on the Council's approach to working in partnership with key stakeholders in a designated area of the city, working with the relevant Area Committee, elected members, residents and partner organisations to develop and deliver an Area Plan that reflects local priorities. You will enhance community resilience, strengthen community assets, maximise investment including social value opportunities, and support the delivery of city-wide community development and resilience programmes while ensuring meaningful resident participation and engagement.
The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal, influencing and partnership-working skills, with a proven track record of leading multi-agency initiatives, engaging communities and stakeholders, securing investment, and delivering programmes that improve outcomes for residents and neighbourhoods.
Why work for Sunderland City Council:
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi time to allow for work-life balance
- 26 days annual leave (excluding public bank holidays); increasing to 31 days after 5 years continuous service with the advantage of an additional option to purchase leave scheme
- Hybrid working out in the community, City Hall, and home working
- Car Lease Scheme
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: area.arrangements.team@sunderland.gov.uk
Applications must be completed on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil
If you need any support, contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk.
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Interviews will be held in City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland SR1 3AA
All communication about your application for this post will be to the email address that you register with Northeast Jobs. This may include details of an online assessment you may need to complete and an invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other method. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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Salary range
- £49,818 - £54,143 per year