Job Title: Pride in Place Coordinator

Band: 7

Location: Basildon Centre and in the community – 4 days per week min

Contract Type and Hours: 36.25 hours per week, 18 Months Fixed Term or Secondment, Full Time

Basildon Borough Council is embarking on an ambitious transformation journey, driven by our Corporate Plan and the belief that every resident deserves to live in a safe, thriving, and high‑quality environment. Our focus remains firmly on strengthening communities, creating opportunities, and delivering high‑quality public services.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Pride in Place Coordinator to help strengthen community identity and drive meaningful change in two priority neighbourhoods. This dynamic role supports the delivery of the government-backed Pride in Place initiative, bringing residents, partners, and local stakeholders together to shape improvements that truly reflect local priorities. You will provide vital governance support to Neighbourhood Boards, lead inclusive community engagement (particularly with seldom‑heard groups), and coordinate projects that enhance local areas, from high street and environmental improvements to community‑led events. If you are passionate about empowering communities, building strong partnerships, and turning local visions into real, visible outcomes, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About what/ who we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated and community‑focused individual with strong experience in bringing people together and delivering positive local change. You will have a solid background in community development, ideally at least two years, using approaches such as Asset‑Based Community Development (ABCD) to mobilise residents and volunteers. You will be confident engaging with diverse and seldom‑heard communities and skilled at facilitating inclusive conversations, workshops, and digital engagement.

To succeed in this role, you will bring proven experience in project development and management, with the ability to balance competing priorities, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and navigate differing community interests. Strong communication skills are essential: you will write clearly and persuasively, present with confidence, and build effective relationships with residents, businesses, councillors, MPs, and council teams.

You will be highly organised, capable of planning ahead, coordinating multiple workstreams, and producing accurate briefings, reports, and monitoring information, including submissions required by central government. Knowledge of local government, community governance frameworks, and the Equality Act 2010 will support your ability to operate effectively.

You will need to be enthusiastic, adaptable and resilient, someone who works collaboratively, takes initiative, and is committed to supporting communities to have a meaningful voice in shaping their neighbourhood. A willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to attend community meetings and events is essential, along with the drive to help deliver lasting, resident‑led change.

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you would like to be part of Basildon’s success, please attach and submit your CV and covering letter detailing how you demonstrate the requirements of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note:

Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its’ commitment, while implementing a range of policies to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation across all departments.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive recruitment, encouraging applications from disabled people and we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We value the diversity of our community and aim to have a workforce that reflects this. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and identities, and are particularly keen to hear from underrepresented groups.

We are proud holders of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award, demonstrating our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and aligning with the values of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks and clearance.

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Applicants with a hearing or speech impairment can contact us using the Text Relay Service. Dial 18001 followed by the full telephone number as above. Calls are charged at your telecommunications provider's standard rate.

If you have any queries regarding this or any of our roles, please contact Human Resources 01268 208242 or human.resources@basildon.gov.uk.

Good Luck with Your Application.