Community Resilience Development Lead

Community Resilience Development Lead

Flexible Location in the UK

Salary: £47,724 - £49,974 Per Annum Based on 35 Hours Per Week

Contract: Permanent

At the British Red Cross, we put kindness into action. We have an exciting opportunity which will see you lead the Community Resilience team, tasked with supporting communities and individuals to build resilience against major risks, prioritising areas of greatest unmet need in the UK.

You will be responsible for establishing a Resilience strategy which brings together our resilience offer on a more formal and scalable footing. You will manage and coordinate the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Community Resilience team’s work programme to meet that Resilience strategy.

What does a Day in the life of a Community Resilience Development Lead look like?

• Manage the development, delivery, and evaluation of innovative community resilience programs that align with the British Red Cross' strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with local authorities, community organizations, and stakeholders to identify needs, build partnerships, and deliver impactful initiatives.
• Champion community engagement by co-designing and co-creating resilience strategies with diverse community groups.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of staff and volunteers, ensuring effective delivery of projects.
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, using insights to constantly improve approaches.
• Represent the British Red Cross at local, regional, and national forums, advocating for community resilience.

What does it take to be a successful Community Resilience Development Lead?

• Experience: Proven track record in developing and delivering community-focused projects, particularly in resilience, emergency planning, or community development.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Exceptional ability to build and maintain partnerships across diverse sectors.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences.
• Knowledge: Awareness of resilience frameworks, community development practices, and emergency planning standards.
• Values: A commitment to the humanitarian principles of the British Red Cross.

In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.