Community Development Lead

Job summary

MIND in Haringey and its partner Public Voice deliver the Haringey Community Collaborative, providing strategic leadership and capacity building for the boroughs Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS). MIND in Haringey and Public Voice are ambitious, committed and passionate in their support of the VCS, and the social impact that it collectively delivers for residents and communities every day.

The Haringey Community Collaborative service involves providing Haringey VCS:

• One-to-one and group capacity building support

• Funding opportunities for projects addressing priority local challenges

• Access to training and resources

• A community of practice for collaboration and knowledge sharing, both in person and online.

The Haringey Community Collaborative team is located across and employed by either Public Voice and MIND in Haringey. This role works alongside a manager for Haringeys digital community of practice platform, NavNet; and a communications lead for the Community Collaborative. The role reports to the Haringey Community Collaborative Manager.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who wants to make a difference to the local community through their work, supporting the success of the voluntary and community sector. You will need to have experience working with organisations and groups to help them develop and grow, and convening.

A confident public speaker with strong presenting skills with the ability to present to a wide range of diverse community groups. Able to engage with people and have a good understanding of co-production.

Able to carry out research and find suitable funding opportunities supporting VCS to write bids and method statements. Designing and delivering workshops on various topics that will support the local VCS in Haringey based on their needs.

Having a knowledge of the VCS organisations within Haringey would be an advantage but not essential.

About us

MIND in Haringey (established in 1984) is one of the leading mental health services in Haringey. We provide a range of services, information, and advice to anyone affected by a mental health problem, primarily in Haringey. We work to prevent mental health problems, promote mental wellbeing, and ensure those with mental health problems are respected and included in our local community. One in four people are affected by mental health in Haringey, out of a population of 225,000 that's over 54,000 people. This includes 2,413 children and young people.

Our services respond to needs identified by service users; working to increase wellbeing, confidence, social integration, and independence. We work with more than 3000 adults and young people affected by mental ill health each year.

Our Values

• We listen with care, respect, and reassurance to everyone we encounter

• We seek to influence and improve mental health services in Haringey,

raising awareness and challenging both stigma and discrimination

• We are committed to easy and equal access for everyone in Haringey

• We consider opportunities for collaboration when developing services

• We seek continuous improvement in all we do