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SalaryLearning Partnerships is a highly recognised, successful Leeds based charity with over 30 years of experience working in deprived areas of the city to provide opportunities and support for children, young people and adults to access education, employment, training and volunteering.
We have been successful in gaining funding to continue our Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) project in the Harehills area of Leeds.
We are currently seeking to appoint a:
COMMUNITY BUILDER
21 hours per week
Full Time Salary: £24,000
(Actual salary £14,400 per annum)
Funded for 1 Year initially
As a Community Builder, through the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) project, you will work with the local community, businesses, stakeholders and partners in selected areas of Harehills. The Community Builder will identify, and work with the community to bring about the changes they want to see and will focus on engaging the skills, knowledge and talent of local residents through positive relationship building. This will identify, engage and motivate volunteer connectors from the local community (Community Connectors) who will lead positive change.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic member of staff to work as part of a team
The ideal candidate will be able to:
- Identify and bring together Community Connector volunteers in Harehills. These are the people who may live in the area or have strong links with residents of the area.
- Develop excellent relationships with local people, businesses, stakeholders and partners and build links to raise awareness of the ABCD approach.
- Work with the local community to create opportunities where people can come together to share their thoughts and ideas.
- Work independently and as part of a team working alongside other Learning Partnerships projects.
The successful candidate will benefit from:
- 25 days annual leave (increasing according to length of service) + 8 bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- 24-hour employee assistance programme
- Free healthcare scheme
If you are interested in applying for the above position please email info@learningpartnerships.org.uk or visit our website Our Recruitment Opportunities - Learning Partnerships
CLOSING DATE: 28 January 2024 at midnight
Interviews will be held w/c 5 February 2024
Learning Partnerships, The Burton Business Park, Hudson Road, Leeds, LS9 6DJ
Tel: 0113 8245414
Registered Charity No: 1003603
Learning Partnerships is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, ensuring that they are protected from harm.
This role will require a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) background check.
Learning Partnerships is committed to equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
