Community Development and Green Skills Lead - 2 Years

Seize local green employment opportunities - for a fairer and more sustainable future

In this key role, you'll help turn Lancaster West into a model estate for the 21st century - leading innovative green skills academy programme and circular economy projects that empower residents, build local partnerships and drive lasting change.

Working Style:

You'll be based in the Borough for five days a week, with some flexibility, playing a key role in serving the local community. Whether you're working on the frontline or behind the scenes, you'll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to residents' lives.

What you'll be doing:

You'll lead the strategic planning and day-to-day delivery of our flagship Green Skills Academy, and circular economy programme. From delivering energy advice to green employment opportunities and training, funded through a major five-year, grant-funded initiative, you'll oversee every aspect of these projects - building robust plans, overseeing budgets, managing delivery partners, tracking progress and ensuring each initiative delivers real outcomes for residents.

Your work will include creating behaviour change campaigns, developing training offers and managing circular economy initiatives that help residents live and work more sustainably. You'll also lead on managing partnerships and representing the Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team in forums across the borough and beyond.

This is a people-focused role. You'll collaborate with council colleagues, community groups and local partners to bring ideas to life - supporting resident engagement, building long-term relationships and managing a Project Support Officer. From delivering community events to driving forward sustainability goals, you'll be helping transform Lancaster West Estate into a national example of what local refurbishment and co-designed placemaking can achieve.

For further details, please review the Job Description and Person Specification

What you'll bring

You'll bring strong project management experience, ideally supported by a qualification like PRINCE2, Agile or Lean Six Sigma. You're confident managing complex, multi-stakeholder programmes from design to delivery, especially those that are grant-funded and resident-focused.

With a background in delivering in community settings, with knowledge of green skills, training, employment and/or the circular economy, you understand what it takes to embed sustainability in a way that's accessible and meaningful to residents. You're also a skilled communicator - confident in building relationships, engaging stakeholders and presenting ideas clearly across a range of audiences.

Above all, you're proactive, practical and people-centred. You're someone who spots opportunities, works collaboratively and genuinely wants to create positive, lasting change at a local level.

Why join us

At RBKC, we're all in - investing in our people, our communities and our future.

This role gives you the chance to lead on innovative work that supports both environmental and social goals. You'll be part of a passionate, supportive team working across the Council and directly with residents to shape Lancaster West into a model estate. Your work will be seen, valued and have a real legacy.

We offer a competitive salary, access to ongoing development and the opportunity to help shape a programme that reflects the needs, values and strengths of the community. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of teams and partners, all working towards shared goals. You'll play a lead role in bringing that vision to life.

About us

Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.

As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence. We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.

In this role, you'll be all in - getting stuck into real-world projects, working closely with residents and helping to lead change on one of London's most dynamic estates. Whether you're managing volunteers, launching new green initiatives, or helping secure funding, your work will contribute directly to creating a more connected, empowered and sustainable community.

Interview Details

Interviews will be held 25th July 2025.

This will involve an interview and presentation.

You will be required to complete an Enhanced Adults Check.

Ready to join us?

We're all in - are you? If you share our values and have the skills to contribute, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description.

We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.