At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead community development initiatives and empower residents to shape their futures.
- Company: Bury VCFA, a values-driven organisation focused on social impact.
- Benefits: 22 days annual leave, pension contribution, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating lasting social value.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities by championing local assets and resilience.
- Qualifications: Experience in community development and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Organisation: Bury VCFA
Location: Bury
We are seeking an experienced, values driven development professional to lead Bury VCFA's Spaces of Hope work, focusing on community assets, wealth building, and the social economy. This senior role will champion community led development, helping residents and partners grow local assets and opportunities that create lasting social value. You will support the creation of "spaces of hope" where communities have the power and resources to shape their futures.
Working within Bury VCFA's Capacity Building offer, you will strengthen local social infrastructure, including community organisations, shared spaces and networks. You will embed community wealth building principles to retain resources locally and build resilience and equity. The role also supports neighbourhood approaches, including Community Connector networks, ensuring community voice and lived experience shape decisions, services and system change.
Role Type/Cause: Admin, Advice and Information, Governance, Management, Operations, Policy/Research, Project Management
5% Pension Contribution
22 Days annual leave + 3 concessionary days + bank holidays
This position cannot be job shared.
This position is not suitable as a secondment opportunity.
Application Instructions:
- To apply for this position, please submit your CV (2 pages max).
- A supporting statement which describes how you meet each of the competencies in the person specification (2 pages max).
Please return your CV and supporting statement by midnight Sunday 12th July 2026. Interviews will take place on either the 21st or 23rd of July at VCFA Offices (in person).
Senior Capacity Building Development Officer (Spaces of Hope) employer: Job Search Place Limited
Bury VCFA is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering community-led development and social value in Bury. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer a supportive work culture that champions collaboration and innovation, alongside competitive benefits such as a 5% pension contribution and generous leave entitlements. Join us in creating 'spaces of hope' where your contributions will directly impact the community and empower residents to shape their futures.
