Pride in Place Facilitator x 2 Posts (CDC)

Based at:A base within the South Locality (Holmescarr Centre, Mexborough Library or Dearne Valley Leisure Centre)

Contract Type:Temporary Fixed Term until 30 June 2029, Full Time

Hours:37 hours per week

Closing Date:Sunday 11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

There's never been a more exciting time to join the City of Doncaster Council

Are you passionate about empowering communities to shape the future of their neighbourhoods?

Do you have experience of developing projects, managing programmes and building effective relationships with residents, community organisations and partner agencies?

Can you turn local ideas and aspirations into tangible improvements that make a lasting difference?

The City of Doncaster Council is seeking to recruit three Pride in Place Facilitators to support the delivery of the Government-funded Pride in Place Programme. These exciting fixed-term opportunities will play a pivotal role in helping communities shape the future of their neighbourhoods and deliver visible, meaningful change.

There is one post available in each of the following localities:

• Rossington
• Conisbrough and Denaby
• Mexborough

Working alongside local Pride in Place Boards, residents, elected members, community organisations and partners, you will support the development and delivery of projects that strengthen community pride, improve local environments and create sustainable long-term change.

We are looking for individuals who understand the value of community-led regeneration and can build trusted relationships within neighbourhoods. Knowledge of the allocated locality, its opportunities, challenges, community assets and stakeholders will be advantageous.

About the Pride in Place Programme

Pride in Place is a community-led investment programme designed to put local people at the heart of decision-making. Through locally established Pride in Place Boards, residents and partners work together to identify priorities, influence investment decisions and develop projects that improve the places where people live, work and spend their time.

The programme aims to build civic pride, strengthen communities, support local leadership and ensure investment reflects the needs and aspirations of local people.

Duties Include

• Supporting Pride in Place Boards to identify priorities and develop community-led projects.
• Developing and managing projects from inception to delivery and evaluation.
• Building effective relationships with residents, businesses, community groups and stakeholders.
• Facilitating engagement activities to ensure community voices influence decision-making.
• Developing project proposals, delivery plans and funding opportunities aligned to local priorities.
• Monitoring project performance and reporting on outcomes and achievements.
• Coordinating activity across council services, community organisations and partner agencies.
• Identifying risks and removing barriers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Promoting the Pride in Place Programme and encouraging community participation.
• Supporting neighbourhood regeneration and the long-term sustainability of projects.
• Using local intelligence and insight to inform investment and project development.

What You Will Bring to the Role

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and engagement skills.
• Experience of project development, coordination and delivery.
• The ability to build effective partnerships and influence stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to community-led approaches and neighbourhood improvement.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• An understanding of community development, regeneration or place-based working.
• A passion for making a positive difference to local communities.

We value a range of experiences and encourage applications from individuals with transferable skills gained through employment, voluntary work or community involvement.

What It's Like Working for Us

This is a unique opportunity to be part of one of Doncaster's most significant community-led investment programmes. You will work directly with communities to turn local ambition into action, helping residents develop and deliver projects that create real and lasting improvements.

You will join a supportive and collaborative team that is committed to innovation, partnership working and empowering communities to achieve their ambitions.

Travel and Working Requirements

This is a community-based role and successful candidates will be expected to work extensively within their allocated locality and across Doncaster as required.

Regular travel will be necessary to attend community meetings, engagement events, project activities, site visits and partnership meetings. The role also requires a flexible approach to working, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support community engagement and programme delivery.

Assessment Centre and Key Dates

• Assessment Centre: Saturday 17 October 2026 from approximately 10:00am
• Location: Civic Office, Doncaster

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre designed to assess the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for the role through a range of practical exercises, activities and discussions.

Further information regarding the format and duration of the Assessment Centre will be provided to shortlisted applicants. Please ensure you are able to attend on this date before submitting your application, as alternative dates may not be available.

In Return for Your Contribution, We Offer

• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to wellbeing support and staff networks
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee discounts and benefits schemes
• Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow

Please review the Job Role Summary and Job Profile and demonstrate within your application how you meet the requirements of the post.

For further information or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Kim Wilson, South Locality Manager on kim.wilson2@doncaster.gov.uk

or by telephone on 01302 736405

If you are passionate about community-led change, skilled at bringing people together and motivated by making a tangible difference to local neighbourhoods, we would welcome your application.

Interviews held 28th and 29th October.

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.