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Current vacancies at Locality
Development Officer (Neighbourhood Planning)
Membership Developer – Northern England
HR/Programme Administrator (Community Organisers Programme)
Current vacancies at Locality members
Chief Officer – Rowner Community Trust
General Manager – Ford Park Community Group
Workspace Coordinator – ASAN
Learning and Participation Programme Manager – Elfrida Rathbone Camden
Development Officer (Neighbourhood Planning) – Locality
£28,750pa (or £31,500 pa with London weighting). Fixed term contract to 31 March 2015.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic person to coordinate support to communities on our neighbourhood planning programme.
Locality is building a movement of community organisations dedicated to changing the world one neighbourhood at a time. We help community organisations learn from each other. We build expertise on community ownership, enterprise, and service transformation. We also lead three ground-breaking national programmes: Neighbourhood Planning, Community Organising, and Community Rights.
It is an exciting time to join Locality and be part of one of the most innovative and effective networks in the country. This role will focus on Neighbourhood Planning, although there may be opportunity to work across other work streams where appropriate.
The postholder will need an up to date knowledge of the planning system, and its recent changes, with particular reference to Neighbourhood Planning and the provisions contained within both the Localism Act 2011 and the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 and other relevant legislation and policy.
The role will be to coordinate support to groups to enable them to achieve designation for their neighbourhoods, the first step towards a neighbourhood plan. Additionally the post holder will oversee the delivery of a national shared learning programme and have the opportunity to work with exciting partners such as the Eden Project.
You will need to have experience in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, have excellent attention to detail and a flexible attitude.
This role is available on full-time basis of 35 hours per week for a fixed term period until March 31 2015. The role will require significant travel. Home and flexible working are both options for the role which involves frequent travel across England.
If you’re up for a challenge and would like an opportunity to really make a difference, then we’d like to hear from you!
For more information please email
Locality and its membership value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people.
Closing date is 10am on Friday, 31 May 2013. Interviews on Monday 10 June 2013.
Download the job description – Neighbourhood Planning Development Officer
Download the application form – Neighbourhood Planning Development Officer
Membership Developer Northern England – Locality
£22,000pa (£13,200pa for 21 hours pw)
Locality is building a movement of community organisations dedicated to changing the world one neighbourhood at a time. We help community organisations learn from each other. We build expertise on community ownership, enterprise, and service transformation. We also lead three ground-breaking national programmes: Community Organising, Neighbourhood Planning, and Community Rights.
It is an exciting time to join Locality and be part of one of the most innovative and effective networks in the country.
As part of our Membership team, you will contribute to the strengthening of our membership and our movement locally, regionally and across England, and in particular provide advice and support through our new Locality Exchange help-line, through member networking events and through supporting other members of staff with member-related activities.
You will be working directly with members and need to have strong relationship building, communication and IT skills, as well as experience of organising and managing small/medium sized events. Experience of using databases would also be an advantage.
This role is available on a part-time basis of up to 21 hours per week and will require travel across Northern England and occasionally nationally. Home and flexible working are both possible although ideally we’d like to locate you with a member near to where you live.
If you’re up for a challenge and would like an opportunity to really make a difference, then we’d like to hear from you!
Locality and its membership value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people.
Closing date is 10am on 28 May 2013. Interviews in Leeds on Friday, 31 May 2013.
Applications to
Download the job description – membership developer (northern)
Download the Membership Developer application form
HR/Programme Administrator (Community Organisers Programme)
£11,314pa for 16hrs pw (FTE £24,750pa). Temp contract for 12 months.
London office based
This role will support the HR service and programme team for the Community Organisers programme. The role requires excellent administration skills combined with a confident telephone manner and the ability to self manage tasks and conflicting priorities.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role within an organisation that supports Community Organisers bringing people together, listening to ideas and making their community a better place to live, please complete an application form.
Locality and its membership value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people.
Download the Job Description – HR Administrator CoCo
Download the Application Form – HR administrator
Applications to
Closing date: Midday, Friday, 24 May 2013. Interviews: Thursday, 30 May 2013.
Chief Officer – Rowner Community Trust
Circa £37,000
Set-up two years ago with the support of local residents and community organisations, Rowner Community Trust is now seeking a full time chief officer to lead its next phase.
The Trust supports the continued growth of Rowner as a vibrant and active community by developing economic, social and environmental improvements. Future funding is secured through a community levy established as a legacy of the Rowner Renewal Partnership’s regeneration of the area.
As well as running the Nimrod Community Centre and promoting a range of community events, the Trust currently employs a community facilitator and is developing capacity to manage the estate environment.
The Chief Officer will further develop these functions as well as supporting the development of the Board and its strategic planning. Previous leadership of a comparable community organisation is essential and experience of establishing social enterprise, particularly for environment or estate management, is desirable.
For more details and how to apply, please email
Deadline for applications 4 June. Interviews 24 June.
General Manager – Ford Park Community Group
£25,472 pa pro rata, 20 hours per week (6 month contract, continuation subject to funding)
Ford Park Community Group is looking for a well-organised and experienced manager who can oversee the running of this unique and multi-faceted community project.
The successful candidate will have a good track record of financial management and of managing staff. He/she will have:
- excellent communication skills
- experience in the voluntary/community sector
- experience of grant applications and grant monitoring
- experience of the catering industry would be a bonus.
This is an exciting but challenging position which requires a cool head and a steady nerve. You will need a ‘can-do’ attitude, determination and tenacity. In return you will have the opportunity to work alongside some wonderful volunteers and a great team of staff in an inspiring environment.
Visit Ford Park Community Group’s website for full details and to apply.
Workspace Coordinator – ASAN
£18,000 – £22,000, 37.5 hours per week
All Saints Action Network (ASAN) is a community owned organisation that works to improve the quality of life for all people who live and work in the All Saints area of Wolverhampton.
ASAN is looking for an exceptional candidate to take ownership of the Workspace and drive it forward as the leading facility of its kind in Wolverhampton and the wider region.
Critically, they are looking for a team player with exceptional abilities in building relationships with all stakeholders. They are looking for an individual with experience in managing an income generating customer facing service in an entrepreneurial and creative manner. The person must also have a sound understanding of how to balance generating income with delivering social impact within a successful social enterprise.
If you have an exceptional attitude and are passionate about the opportunity to bring your experience and skills to bear on this exciting social enterprise, please submit an application.
Application forms/details are available from their website at www.asan.org.uk. Alternatively email , visit the Workspace on All Saints road, All Saints, Wolverhampton, WV1 1EL or call on 01902 870530.
Closing date for applications is: 5pm Thursday 13 June.
CVs will not be accepted. Proposed interview date is 19 June.
Learning and Participation Programme Manager – Elfrida Rathbone Camden
£30,351 – £31,935 incl. London weighting, full time (35 hours per week)
Elfrida Rathbone Camden is seeking to integrate and develop its services to better meet the needs of its disabled service users and is looking for a Learning and Participation Programme Manager to help it do this.
The new post is an exciting opportunity to make a huge impact in a small but ambitious charity. It offers an ideal opportunity for someone looking for a new career challenge and with the energy and drive to shape ERC’s services for disabled people in North London.
Please see Elfrida Rathbone Camden’s website for full details and to apply.
Closing time and date for applications is midday on Wednesday 5 June 2013.
Proposed interview date is 17 June 2013, but this is subject to confirmation.
