Community Action Manager

Funded by National Lottery Community Fund

Closing Date for Applications is Friday 19th June 2026

Charity Number - SC045072

• Fixed Term contract - 36 months role
• 30 Hours per week (4 days)
• Office Based - out of NRAs Community Hub

Starting Date

1st August 2026

Role purpose

The Community Action Manager will support and enable community-led activity across Newmilns, working with local people, volunteers and community groups to strengthen participation, reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.

The role focuses on building local capacity rather than delivering services directly, ensuring that activity is shaped and led by the community. It represents a clear development from the existing Community Development Officer role, with a stronger emphasis on enabling community action, volunteering, participation and local leadership.

The role will also provide coordination and light-touch project management to support the effective development and delivery of community-led initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of regular, inclusive community activity, including initiatives such as the Warm Hub
• Work with residents to identify priorities, needs and opportunities, supporting community-led responses
• Identify and support local community champions to take a leading role in activity and projects
• Encourage and support volunteering and community leadership, enabling individuals and groups to take ownership
• Facilitate community meetings, events and consultation, supporting a move from consultation to co-production
• Identify and build on existing community skills, assets and strengths
• Build and maintain relationships with local organisations, partners and services to strengthen collaboration
• Support community-led environmental and outdoor initiatives, including development of a community garden

Coordination and Delivery

• Coordinate and support the delivery of community-led projects and activities
• Provide light-touch project management to ensure effective planning, delivery and monitoring
• Support communication and information sharing across community initiatives, partners and stakeholders
• Monitor participation, gather feedback and support evaluation of impact
• Contribute to funding development, reporting and partnership working
• Report regularly to the Board and support organisational learning

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in community development, engagement or similar roles
• Be confident working with a wide range of people, particularly those experiencing disadvantage or isolation
• Have experience supporting volunteers and community groups
• Have strong communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills
• Be organised, proactive and able to work independently
• Have the ability to coordinate activity and support delivery across multiple projects
• Have a strong commitment to community empowerment, inclusion and equality
• Have good IT and administrative skills

Additional Information

The role will be based primarily at the NRA's CHaT Hub. Evening and weekend work will occasionally be required.

Please provide a covering letter with your application, along with details of references and experience.

Pay: £30,750.00 per year

Work Location: In person