Job Description
Job Description
Are you a skilled leader and passionate about making a difference in Welsh communities?
If so, Moxie might have the job opportunity you’ve been waiting for, with one of the leading housing associations in Wales as their next Community Development Manager.
This is your chance to join forces with an organisation and team that shares your passion for transforming lives and strengthening communities in Caerphilly.
The important bits…
- Job Title: Community Development Manager
- Location: Caerphilly Region / Home-Based (Hybrid working)
- Salary: £35,379 per annum
- Hours: 35 hours per week, Mon to Fri (Flexible and agile working) + flexibility to work an occasional evening or weekend (on average once per month)
- Duration: 12-month Fixed Term Contract until the end of June 2025
- Annual Leave: 30 days per annum + 8 bank holidays + 2 gifted days (40 days in total)
- Perks: 10% Employer Pension Contribution, Healthcare Package, Volunteer Days, Free Tea, Coffee and fruit, paid subscription to a professional body, Employee well-being hub,
- Interviews: Week commencing 3rd June.
Why this role is exciting
- Join a dynamic, award-winning, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to more than just providing homes.
- With almost 6,500 affordable homes, this Housing Association is committed to creating vibrant communities and helping residents live happy, independent lives.
- You'll be part of a team that collaborates with local and national partners to promote well-being, tackle poverty, invest in greener communities, and challenge inequality.
- Work for a company that truly values its people, which they have demonstrated in its Investors in People – Gold Award, Disability Confident Level 1 Award, their Menopause Friendly policies and internal coaching and well-being services.
Your mission as the Community Development Manager:
Lead a Dedicated Team: Manage two Community Development Officers.
Drive Community Development: Implement sustainable solutions to enhance community well-being, ensuring activities are customer-led and co-produced.
Collaborate and Innovate: Work with internal teams and external partners to improve service delivery and expand community projects.
Maximise Funding Impact: Secure income from contracts and grants to support initiatives and effectively use Community Benefits.
Empower Residents: Develop and empower community members, helping them overcome barriers to involvement, volunteering, and employment.
Why you’ll love working here
- You’ll be part of a passionate team of over 400 employees who are dedicated to making a real impact.
- The organisation’s culture is centred around strong values that inspire and connect everyone.
- You will have the flexibility to adapt your working hours and the support to grow professionally in a role that truly matters.
What you will bring
- Demonstrable experience in customer involvement in social housing.
- Strong experience in managing a team of colleagues and volunteers.
- Knowledge and a strong understanding of the social housing sector in Wales.
- Knowledge and an understanding of User user-centred service Design would be highly desirable.
- Proven ability to access funding and deliver externally funded programmes.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Commitment to promoting equality, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring health and safety.
- You must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Take the next step
If you're still reading and ready to lead initiatives that transform communities and make a lasting impact in Caerphilly, apply today.
For more information or if you have any questions, please reach out to Rich Thomas at Moxie People.