Job Description

Since 1959 the Venture Community Association has been running a vibrant Community Centre and London’s oldest Adventure Playground in the heart of North Kensington.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Community Development Lead who will build on and extend our role at the centre of the community. You will bring your ability to make connections, to build relationships and to plan and deliver innovative and popular activities and events to make sure our facilities are used to the maximum every day.

This is an exciting time for us as we plan for our move to a whole new building in the next few years. This role is very much about preparing us for the future as well as delivering for today.

The salary is c. £28,000 for a 35-hour week.  As we are here for the community every day of the week, your hours will likely be Tuesday – Saturday 11am - 7pm.  Although there is some flexibility, weekend work is required.

For an informal chat please contact the venture centre to speak with William Roberts (Director)  or Pattrina Quashie-Ferguson (Head of Operations) 

The closing date for this post is Thursday 30th January 12noon. The interviews will take place on Tuesday 11th February. To apply, please click the link to our temporary website and send the completed application form to pattrina with Community Development lead in the subject heading of your email.

The Venture Community Association is committed to the safer recruitment process for individuals working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitations of offenders Act 1974 and requires the successful candidate to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and to provide two suitable references one that must be from your current or most recent employer.