Community Programmes Coordinator Employment & Skills

Are you passionate about making a difference?

Do you want to lead an energetic & motivated team?

Are you ready to take on a challenging & rewarding role?

Is so we could have just the job for you!

Newground Together is a registered Charity and a member of Together Housing Group. At Newground Together (NGT) we work with communities to build better futures together. Commercial profits, social investment and external grant funding are invested into projects that bring people together and change lives. The team is committed to supporting people into jobs and training opportunities, connecting with young people and families, creating memorable outdoor experiences and providing health and wellbeing activities delivering professional community programmes to support individuals with volunteering, training and skills development.

We have an excellent opportunity for someone to coordinate Newground Together's Employment & Skills projects in Calderdale. To be successful in this role you will need to have significant experience of managing and motivating employment teams, promoting a culture that meets the needs of and engages with customers and staff, in an open and high performing environment. You will be a proficient negotiator and influencer, comfortable dealing with a wide range of partners, stakeholders and funders in a complex and diverse environment.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Effective leadership and management of employment teams supporting people with multiple barriers to access support & help, achieve their personal goals and secure work

Sound contract/funding management ensuring contractual targets are met or exceeded whilst achieving the required quality and compliance standards

Excellent project monitoring, evaluation, data management and reporting skills.
Proven ability to work with Managers, coordinators and cross functional teams to ensure that there is a consistent, integrated offer developed and maintained
Strong relationships with partner agencies and contractors, with a view to developing joint activities and securing additional income for Newgrounds activities
Partnership working with local agencies
Working in the third sector

Your current experience, skills and knowledge should consist of:
Managing teams to engage with & support people with multiple needs to break down barriers to work
Good understanding of the challenges associated with poverty, unemployment, debt and mental health & wellbeing
Experience of networking and partnership working and development, within the statutory, voluntary and private sectors
Knowledge of national as well as local programmes relating to community support and employability.
Knowledge of policies and legislation relating to young people and vulnerable adults
A quality driven approach
Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding and managing safeguarding referrals across both adults and young people

This role is subject to a full enhanced DBS check, which Together Housing will support the ideal candidate through

A full driving licence is required with access to a car, as travel across West Yorkshire is an essential part of the role.

The Moving Forward Together Project is receiving up to £467,625 of funding from the European Social Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme in England. The Department for Work and Pensions (and in London the intermediate body greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for the England European Social fund programme. Established by the European Union, the European Social Fund helps local areas stimulate the economic development by investing in projects which will support skills development, employment and job creation, social inclusion and local community regeneration. For more information visit

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £29,753.00-£34,514.00 per year

Schedule:
8 hour shift