We are seeking an experienced, values-driven development professional to lead Bury VCFA’s Spaces of Hope work, focusing on community assets, wealth building, and the social economy. This senior role will champion community-led development, helping residents and partners grow local assets and opportunities that create lasting social value. You will support the creation of “spaces of hope” where communities have the power and resources to shape their futures.
Working within Bury VCFA’s Capacity Building offer, you will strengthen local social infrastructure, including community organisations, shared spaces and networks. You will embed community wealth building principles to retain resources locally and build resilience and equity. The role also supports neighbourhood approaches, including Community Connector networks, ensuring community voice and lived experience shape decisions, services and system change.
Key information
- Employer: Bury VCFA
- Locations: Bury
- Role Type: Fixed term
- Working Hours: Full-Time
- Working Hours Per Week: 35
To apply for this role:
To apply for this position, please submit:
- Your CV (2 pages max)
- A supporting statement which describes how you meet each of the competencies in the person specification (2 pages max)
- An equal opportunities form
- Please return your CV and supporting statement to recruitment@buryvcfa.org.uk by midnight Sunday 12th July 2026.
- interviews will take place on either the 21st or 23rd of July at VCFA Offices (in person).