Who Are We
Sikh Sanjog is a community-led organisation supporting families and individuals from Sikh and wider ethnic minority communities. We deliver culturally responsive programmes focused on wellbeing, community development, education, and reducing isolation.
A large part of our work includes supporting women across all life stages, including those experiencing isolation, as well as young people through youth engagement and development activities.
Role Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and committed Community Development Lead to deliver and develop programmes supporting both women (including older and isolated women) and young people.
This role will balance community development, wellbeing support, and youth work, ensuring inclusive, culturally appropriate services that strengthen connections and empower individuals. Some travel will be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver community programmes for women, including those experiencing isolation
- Design and coordinate youth work activities in community and school settings
- Support intergenerational engagement and activities
- Promote wellbeing, confidence, and pathways into education, training, and employment
- Identify and engage isolated or marginalised individuals and support outreach
- Oversee the duties of support staff, trainees, and volunteers
- Build partnerships with schools, community organisations, and funders
- Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and funding applications
Safeguarding & PVG
This role involves working with children, young people and vulnerable women. The successful candidate will:
- Be required to join the PVG Scheme
- Adhere to safeguarding policies
- Participate in safeguarding training
Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010)
Due to the nature of this role, which involves providing direct support to vulnerable women, including those experiencing isolation and potentially trauma, this post is subject to a Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Accordingly, the post holder must be female.
Right to Work
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship, so applicants must already be based in or able to travel within Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
About You
Essential:
- Experience in community learning or community development, youth work
- A relevant qualification or equivalent experience
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A commitment to empowerment, participation, equality and safeguarding
- Ability to travel independently across Edinburgh and surrounding areas
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
Desirable:
- Experience working with ethnic minority communities
- Punjabi or other South/East Asian languages
Key Details
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week; some evenings/weekends
- Location: Edinburgh and surrounding areas
- Salary: £30,000 (subject to funding)
- Contract: Subject to funding
- PVG check required
If you are passionate about community learning, youth empowerment and social justice, we would love to hear from you.
Please email [email protected] including a cover letter and CV.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us using the above email address.
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Community engagement: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Edinburgh EH6 6RH (required)
Work Location: In person
