Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust is looking for someone passionate about communities, who is able to act with kindness and empathy, whilst taking a strategic long view about how to secure the success of the organisation, and tackle systemic injustice working alongside residents, staff and trustees to achieve positive change for Lockleaze and its residents. We are looking for someone with a high degree of empathy and emotional intelligence to lead the experienced and highly-motivated staff team. You will actively embrace our organisational values, and bring your passion for transforming lives. This is an exciting time to lead the organisation, with the development and set up of a new community space, renovation of an existing space, and exciting projects including: leading an urban rewilding project and being part of the city-wide Community Climate Action project; leading 2 community-led housing projects creating 24 affordable homes for Lockleaze residents; and, as part of a network of city-wide community Hubs.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in leadership and management of an organisation or key department level
• Passionate about helping communities to thrive
• A track record in fundraising and financial management
• Experience of working in partnership to create thriving places and support people
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and creating a fairer Lockleaze

Hours: 37 per week (we will consider 0.8 FTE).

The postholder will be expected to attend meetings and events out of office hours to represent Lockleaze Neighborhood Trust.

Contract term: Permanent

Location: Some hybrid working but predominantly based at one of our premises.

Salary: £46, 176 FTE

Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Holiday entitlement: 20 days (rising to 25 days after 5 years