Community Capacity Development Lead

Location: Homeworking and Wandsworth Roehampton office

Hours: 17.5 -35 hours per week, open to part-time and flexible working.

Join us to lead the Capacity Building Project, an award-winning capacity building project, set up in 2019 to support the development of a thriving community and voluntary sector in Roehampton and Putney heath

Up to GBP34,336 per annum pro rata (Plus 8.5% pension contribution). For us, finding the right person is just as important as the right experience. We can also offer this role full or part-time with flexible working hours

This project aims to bring together residents, community groups and stakeholders in Roehampton to build relationships and work together on making Roehampton a great place to live. We a looking for a new person to lead the project at an exciting time of its journey. The post holder will continue support local groups and residents in Roehampton and build a network in addition to aiming to secure the sustainability of the project and embed it in the community.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in a capacity building/community development role. But as much as anything, we need people with the right attitude: the ability to respond positively to challenges, find solutions with self-motivation, and to engage in learning and development opportunities. Plus, will be able to positively engage with a diverse range of local residents and organisations.

While this project is part of Citizens Advice Wandsworth (and our friendly and welcoming team), the role requires no previous experience of Citizens Advice or advice issues. It is a role based more in the community of Roehampton - a small, diverse, friendly area in South London bordering Richmond Park, which has previously lacked investment in its growing community sector.

If you are interested in the role but not sure if it s right for you, please email and we can arrange a time for an informal chat.

Citizens Advice Wandsworth is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons particularly people with Disabilities and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

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Closing date: 15 th August