Community Support Team Leader in Huntingdon

Hours 37 Hours Weekly (Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2028)

Location Huntingdon

Contract Type Fixed term full time

Closing Date 23 October 2026 09:00

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.

Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

As local government continues to evolve, Huntingdonshire District Council is preparing for an exciting period of change through Local Government Reorganisation . While organisational structures may change in the coming years, our commitment to delivering excellent services for our communities remains unchanged.

Joining HDC now gives you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact today whilst helping to shape the future of local government across our area. We are looking for people who are motivated by public service, embrace innovation, and want to play a part in building the organisation of tomorrow.

Job details

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Communities and Operational Housing Service for a Community Support Team Leader.

Working alongside the Resident Support Team Leader and reporting to the Community and Resident Support Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the review of the Health and Wealth Building Strategy and the promotion of and investment in the associated fund.

Following a review of the community service, you will design and lead on a programme of work that ensures a sustainable approach to working with the community and voluntary sector to support new and existing communities, those seeking refuge as well as ensuring we retain the DAHA accreditation and raise awareness of domestic abuse.

Alongside this, you will oversee the management of the Mobile Home Park and ensure that it continues to deliver an excellent service to its residents.

About the role

The Community Support Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day management and operational activity of the Community Team. Operating as an existing offer, you will work with your team to build capacity in the community and voluntary sector to help build more resilient communities for the future.

Having recently launched the Community Health and Wealth Building Fund, you will take this opportunity to review the associated strategy and lead on a promotions campaign that raises awareness of the projects funded to date and aims to draw in more funding. You will monitor performance of the team, funded projects and report data in relation to the linked KPIs. Recognising the value of partnership working, you will collaborate with a range of partners as well as monitor funding agreements. With a clear plan of work for the team, you will have the flexibility to respond to need and issues as they arise.

About you

As someone passionate about making a difference, you will have an abundance of vision and the determination to make things happen. A highly motivated individual who challenges the status quo, thinks differently and is a problem solver.

You will have the ability to build strong working relationships with partner agencies, monitor and manage performance and ensure that the team remains motivated and enthusiastic despite the challenges that may arise. You will work well on your own as well as part of a team and have a track record of applying for and securing funding and or contracts.

Prioritising and understanding performance, you will monitor closely and report on a number of performance measures, as well as having experience of managing poor performance or when a project or initiative is not working well. Confident when speaking to others, you will write and present reports at a variety of groups and meetings as well as committee meetings.

Flexible and adaptive, you will have the ability to travel across the district to attend meetings as well as cover provision in times of staff absence.

A DBS check will be required at appointment.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

The closing date is9am 23 October 2026 and interviews will be held the week commencing 29 October.

We recognise that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. While we welcome the use of technology to help present your experience and achievements, we ask that the content of your application remains an accurate reflection of your own skills, knowledge and experience.In particular, we encourage candidates to demonstrate how they meet the criteria for the role by providing specific examples from their own experience. This helps us to better assess your suitability for the position.

For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.

Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.

Working for the council

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.

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