Join us as a Community Development Co-ordinator at Thirteen Group!
Role Overview:
Thirteen Group is on the lookout for a Community Development Co-ordinator (internally known as a Community Connector) tojoin our Housing and Communities Team
We have big ambitions to ensure our neighbourhoods are great places customers love, and you’ll help us to achieve these aspirations
This is a roaming role, with the majority of your time spent working within your designated locality and communities across the Tees Valley. You’ll attend meetings and work from one of Thirteen’s office locations as required, with occasional opportunities to work from home. As business and team needs can change, you’ll need to be flexible and may be required to attend office locations more frequently when necessary.
Thirteen Ben:
- Salary – £33,940 per annum.
- Annual leave – starting at 28 days and rising to 31 days after three years, a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays.
- Pension – up to 17% contributions (flexible contribution rates of up to 7% colleague and up to 10% employer).
- Simply Health – save money on common health expenses and get access to health and wellbeing support services.
- T’dar – our Discount and Reward platform giving you huge savings on everyday brands.
- Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave
Key Responsibilities:
- Bring to life and help drive our vision of creating resilient, thriving communities where people feel empowered, involved, and proud of where they live
- Using a range of methods, you’ll engage, support, and bring together customers, the community, and stakeholders. Your aim will be to maximise the support and networks available to customers
- Help to identify and create new groups and nurture existing ones. You’ll also support communities at the grass roots level, building local connections and collaborating with like-minded organisations
- Working within the community, you'll utilise and connect individuals to services in the local area. Using your local knowledge, you'll identify gaps in provision and work with the community, stakeholders and funders to develop sustainable solutions which promote resilience
- Support the capture of outcomes so we can evidence the impact of our great work
About You:
- Fantastic knowledge and experience of community engagement and working with volunteers. You’ll understand the key issues surrounding regeneration and community resilience
- Motivated to achieve great outcomes for customers, you’ll have a strong track record of building networks and meaningful connections between people and community organisations
- Creative in your approach, you’ll have the skills and experience to develop and drive community-led solutions which promote community resilience
- There’s lots to do to deliver on our ambitions, so you’ll need to be well organised, can work off your own initiative and an excellent communicator
- Confident using IT and a variety of systems
Why Thirteen Group?
We’re more than just a housing association – we’re a community builder. As the largest housing association in the North East and among the top 25 nationally, we manage over 34,000 properties.
- Join a team that’s local at heart but welcomes talent from everywhere.
- Be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusivity.
- Be a part of a company that offers tailored support services, going beyond just housing solutions.
Interested?
For more details, please refer to the attached documents.
If you’d like to talk more about the role, please contact Steven Liddell or Jane Hobbs, Community Housing Manager on 07866 992384 (Steven) or 01642668399 (Jane) for an informal discussion.
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, please.
Are You Ready for a Rewarding Challenge?
Join us at Thirteen Group and be a part of our vision to improve lives every day. APPLY NOW and start your journey towards making a meaningful impact in our community!
As part of our hiring process, if you’re successful we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not a Skilled Worker Sponsoring Employer at this time.
Community Development Co-ordinator (Community Connector) in Middlesbrough employer: Thirteen
Thirteen Group is an exceptional employer, dedicated to making a positive impact in the community by supporting ex-offenders in securing stable accommodation. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer generous benefits including up to 31 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and access to health and wellbeing support services. Our inclusive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to contribute meaningfully while developing their skills in a supportive environment.
