Community Investment Coordinator

At Sovereign we provide high quality homes, services and neighbourhoods where people want to live. Everyone who joins our team has a great opportunity to contribute to the good work we do. Sovereign own over 36,000 homes and deliver services to 80,000 residents, we have trebled in size in the last four years and our strategic plans commit to further significant growth.

As part of our commitment to providing services that enhance the lives of our residents we are currently seeking a Community Investment Coordinator in our Berkshire region on an initial 12 month contract to facilitate the delivery of effective community investment work which builds community resilience in the most sustainable way.

The post holder will support the delivery of Sovereign's Community Investment Strategy, focusing on empowerment and partnership working to achieve the maximum impact. They will also be a regional expert with far reaching networks and good regional knowledge, providing guidance to local housing staff and those seeking to sustain tenancies and communities into the future.

Candidates should have relevant specialist knowledge and experience of community investment work, be able to target resources effectively in communities and be focused on identifying opportunities which deliver social value for the organisation. Experience of working in or with the housing sector is desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Community Investment team and contribute to service development, delivering real and lasting change in local communities.

If you have proven ability in delivering a service which demonstrates a measurable return on investment this could be the challenge for you.

Please note that due to the travel requirements of the role a full driving licence and access to your own transport is essential.

Closing date for applications is 5 September with interviews scheduled for 10 September 2014.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO APPLY ONLINE PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT TEAM TO DISCUSS AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF APPLICATION.