September 8, 2026
Job title: Spatial Agency Lead
Role summary:
The Spatial Agency Project Lead develops and leads Makespace’s new Spatial Agency programme: a cohort-based learning journey that supports community leaders to find, secure and manage space of their own.
Over three years it will work with up to 20 leaders, in two cohorts of ten, prioritising those with lived experience of poverty, disadvantage or discrimination to gain the skills, confidence and support to shape and curate space, build power and play an active role in design, control and ownership of their neighbourhoods.
Job location (usual place of work): OXFORDSHIRE (MAIN OFFICE IN OXFORD)
Applications close on (please give date): 8am 15th Sept 2026
Hours: Part time, 0.4 FTE, Flexible hours
Contract is: Fixed term 3 years
Design, set up and deliver the programme
- Build partnerships with collaborators and technical professionals
- Prepare the delivery model and supporting resources.
- Root the design and delivery of the programme in spatial justice and anti-oppression principles
- Recruit and onboard two cohorts of up to ten community leaders
- Introduce participants to the programme, the Common Rooms and the wider Makespace network
- Manage and distribute participant bursaries and expenses
- Deliver a structured programme of monthly training including workshops, peer learning and problem-solving
- Provide or facilitate support directly or through our team, network of collaborators and professionals
- Convene sessions with local authorities
- Support participants to develop project briefs
- Refine tools and resources iteratively as the programme runs through a continuous learning and feedback model
- Work with the cohort participants to iteratively improve the Spatial Agency toolkit
All applicants are required to complete an application form, CV’s will not be accepted.
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VACANCY: Spatial Agency Lead – Makespace in Oxford employer: ocva.org
Makespace is an exceptional employer that prioritises community engagement and social impact, offering a collaborative work culture where employees are empowered to drive meaningful change. Located in the vibrant setting of Oxfordshire, team members benefit from professional growth opportunities and a commitment to advancing social justice and ecological resilience, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about community development.
