Community Development Manager

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Oasis Church Southampton

Part time: 20hours per week (0.5FTE)

Fixed Term contract until December 2025

Salary: £15,099 – £17,472 per annum (£30,198 – £34,945 for 1FTE)

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated candidate to drive forward the redevelopment of our community building. We’ve been awarded funding to improve and refurbish The Old Chemist and develop its community engagement. We are looking for someone to manage relationships with existing stakeholders throughout the essential building works and reach and serve new communities ensuring future sustainability. With the substantial money awarded to us by The Community Ownership Fund (COF) our premises will be made more accessible, useable, and sustainable to better serve the local community. Are you up for this new challenge?

Being people focused, you will develop good working relationships with colleagues, the Building Services Consultant, the Church and the local community to ensure the smooth running of the project. Using your social media skills, community links and local media you will promote the profile of The Old Chemist. Your previous fundraising and partnership development experience will ensure that future activities can be deployed and resourced effectively.

Your strong skills in communication, IT, project management and team working will be key to this role. Developing procedures and initiatives, you will ensure the onward running of The Old Chemist as a well-managed facility operating within a sustainable framework for the benefit of local residents and organisations that will continue after the current project. You will be instrumental in driving forward the lasting positive impact of Oasis Church and its building The Old Chemist.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results focused individual who is looking to make a difference. In return we offer:

Flexible working which encourages innovation and fresh ideas
A friendly and nurturing team which works within the supportive wider Oasis Network
Pension scheme with 5% employer contributions

For full details of the role please go to the Oasis Church Southampton website https://oasischurchsouthampton.org/ or contact our team at hello@oasischurchsouthampton.org, or call 02380 556955.

Closing date: Mon 24 March 2025, 12 noon

Interviews will be held on Mon 31 March 2025

Please email us your CV and cover letter to hello@oasischurchsouthampton.org

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

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