JOBS

AYO Fern

Community Development Manager (outreach and engagement)

• Part Time

The AYO Fern Partnership is a new collaboration between Locorum Ltd and Oasis Care and Support, two established Black-led social enterprises working to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for African, Caribbean and Mixed Heritage communities and The University of Huddersfield.

Together, the partnership is launching a new community health and wellbeing programme based in Huddersfield, with activity centred at Bradley Park Community Centre and St John’s Resource Centre. The programme aims to address persistent health inequalities by working closely with residents, community organisations, health services and local partners.

As this is a new partnership and a new programme, we are building a team who will play a key role in shaping how the work develops. The people appointed to these roles will help establish partnerships, develop community-led activities and contribute to building a strong foundation for a programme designed to strengthen community wellbeing and support long-term positive change for residents in Huddersfield.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about community empowerment, partnership working and improving health outcomes, and who want to help develop an ambitious programme of work that makes a real difference in local communities. The Ayo Fern Partnership programme is supported through funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.

Location: Bradley Park Community Centre / Remote ( flexible working)

Reports to: Operational Director

Salary: £27,000 pro rata

Hours: 22.5 hours

Contract Type: 3 years fixed term contract

Purpose of the Role:

To lead the development, coordination, and delivery of community-based projects and services that empower residents, strengthen local networks, and address identified needs. The Community Development Manager builds trusted relationships with individuals, groups, and partner organisations to support sustainable change and community wellbeing. The role will ensure that community voices and lived experience inform the design and delivery of the programme and that activities respond to the priorities of the communities the partnership serves.

How to apply

Please submit:

• A CV
• A supporting statement (maximum two pages)outlining your experience and why you are interested in the role.

Applications should be sent to: admin@ayofern.co.uk

Closing date: 1st May 2026

If you require any adjustments or accessible formats at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Anywhere in Kirklees

£27,000 pro rata