Community Development Officer

Manchester Histories, on behalf of the Rocket 2030 partnership and the Liverpool to Manchester Community Rail Partnership, is seeking a Community Development Officer to drive the Rocket 2030 initiative and the Community Rail Partnership (CRP) forward.

Job details

Location

Manchester Histories HQ with regular visits along the railway route.

Salary

£30,000

Hours of work

36 hours per week. This is a two-year position, with the possibility of extension depending on future funding.

Contract

Temporary

Closing date

January 6, 2025

The Community Development Officer will be pivotal in delivering the Rocket 2030 initiative and the Community Rail Partnership (CRP). This role focuses on engaging local communities along the railway route, fostering pride in rail, as well as celebrating community, cultural and industrial heritage. Key responsibilities include coordinating activities, building partnerships, implementing the CRP action plan, and developing programmes to enhance community involvement in railway, heritage, and cultural activities.

A strong understanding of sustainability, inclusion, diversity, and co-production principles is essential. The successful candidate will collaborate to design and deliver initiatives that are meaningful, equitable, and environmentally conscious, ensuring they reflect and celebrate the diversity of the communities along the route and the aims of the project. Your ability to integrate these values into planning and delivery will be critical to achieving impactful and inclusive outcomes.

How to apply:

The deadline for applications is Monday 6th January 2025. 5.00 pm.  

Please complete the application form HERE. This will include uploading your CV.

For the job description and person specification see HERE.

 Questions: 

  • Why do you want to work as a Community Development Officer for the Rocket 2030 initiative and the Community Rail Partnership?
  • What experience do you have in working with communities to deliver heritage, cultural, or engagement projects?
  • Please provide an example of a successful project you have delivered that involved working with multiple partners or stakeholders.
  • The names of two relevant referees.

We will only contact referees post-interview and will let you know first if they will be contacted. 

Next steps:

We will only contact applicants who have been shortlisted for interview.  

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 14th January 2025. 

The start date for this role will be agreed with the successful candidate. 

Pre-Conversation: 

If you have questions, access needs, or would like to discuss the role or your circumstances further before applying, please email karen@manchesterhistories.co.uk with the subject line “Rocket 2030 job query.” 

We look forward to hearing from you.