Community Development and Green Skills Lead - 2 Years

Seize local green employment opportunities for a fairer and more sustainable future. In this key role, you will help turn Lancaster West into a model estate for the 21st century, leading innovative green skills academy programmes and circular economy projects that empower residents, build local partnerships, and drive lasting change.

Working Style: You will be based in the Borough for five days a week, with some flexibility, playing a key role in serving the local community. Whether you are working on the frontline or behind the scenes, you will be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to residents' lives.

What you will be doing: You will lead the strategic planning and day-to-day delivery of our flagship Green Skills Academy and circular economy programme. From delivering energy advice to green employment opportunities and training, funded through a major five-year, grant-funded initiative, you will oversee every aspect of these projects - building robust plans, overseeing budgets, managing delivery partners, tracking progress, and ensuring each initiative delivers real outcomes for residents. Your work will include creating behaviour change campaigns, developing training offers, and managing circular economy initiatives that help residents live and work more sustainably. You will also lead on managing partnerships and representing the Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team in forums across the borough and beyond.

This is a people-focused role. You will collaborate with council colleagues, community groups, and local partners to bring ideas to life - supporting resident engagement, building long-term relationships, and managing a Project Support Officer. From delivering community events to driving forward sustainability goals, you will be helping transform Lancaster West Estate into a national example of what local refurbishment and co-designed placemaking can achieve.

What you will bring: You will bring strong project management experience, ideally supported by a qualification like PRINCE2, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma. You are confident managing complex, multi-stakeholder programmes from design to delivery, especially those that are grant-funded and resident-focused. With a background in delivering in community settings, with knowledge of green skills, training, employment, and/or the circular economy, you understand what it takes to embed sustainability in a way that is accessible and meaningful to residents. You are also a skilled communicator - confident in building relationships, engaging stakeholders, and presenting ideas clearly across a range of audiences. Above all, you are proactive, practical, and people-centred. You are someone who spots opportunities, works collaboratively, and genuinely wants to create positive, lasting change at a local level.

Why join us: At RBKC, we are all in - investing in our people, our communities, and our future. This role gives you the chance to lead on innovative work that supports both environmental and social goals. You will be part of a passionate, supportive team working across the Council and directly with residents to shape Lancaster West into a model estate. Your work will be seen, valued, and have a real legacy. We offer a competitive salary, access to ongoing development, and the opportunity to help shape a programme that reflects the needs, values, and strengths of the community. You will gain exposure to a wide range of teams and partners, all working towards shared goals. You will play a lead role in bringing that vision to life.

About us: Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses, and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach, and creating a fairer borough. As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence. We listen to our residents, act with integrity, and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer, and fairer for all. In this role, you will be all in - getting stuck into real-world projects, working closely with residents, and helping to lead change on one of London’s most dynamic estates. Whether you are managing volunteers, launching new green initiatives, or helping secure funding, your work will contribute directly to creating a more connected, empowered, and sustainable community.

Interview Details: Interviews will be held 25th July 2025. This will involve an interview and presentation. You will be required to complete an Enhanced Adults Check.

Ready to join us? We are all in - are you? If you share our values and have the skills to contribute, we would love to hear from you. Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants. We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.