Community Manager – Area

Fife Council

Community Manager providing strategic place leadership across communities in Fife. Leading partnerships and initiatives to empower communities and improve local services.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeInverkeithing • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £70,430 - £84,227 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in community planning and partnership development, with a focus on improving quality of life and addressing inequality. Proven ability to engage with elected members and navigate complex political environments while delivering practical, community-focused solutions.

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Community PlanningPartnership WorkingLeadership ExperienceStrategic ThinkingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Community PlanningBudget ManagementGrant Programme ManagementOrganisational ChangeCapacity Building

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationPresentation SkillsProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree (SCQF Level 9) or Equivalent Professional Experience

Industry Keywords

Public SectorVoluntary SectorCommunity SectorLocal Democratic EngagementAnti-Poverty Funding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for local community planning, ensuring local priorities are translated into action and measurable outcomes.
Lead and coordinate partnerships across public, voluntary, community and private sectors to maximise community benefit and improve quality of life.
Champion a collaborative "One Council" approach, connecting services and partners around shared ambitions for people and place.
Support communities to build capacity, strengthen resilience and address the causes of inequality and disadvantage.
Act as Lead Officer to the Area Committee, working closely with elected members and facilitating strong local democratic engagement.
Lead local investment decisions, including Community Planning budgets, anti-poverty funding and community grant programmes.
Drive innovation, continuous improvement and partnership-led solutions that deliver better outcomes for local people.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree (SCQF Level 9) or equivalent professional experience.
Strong knowledge of community planning and place-based approaches.
Significant experience of partnership working across public, voluntary and community sectors.
Proven leadership experience, including developing teams and leading organisational change.
Experience of working with elected members and navigating complex political environments.
Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
The ability to think strategically while delivering practical solutions that make a difference locally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discounts on a wide range of products and services