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Violence Reduction Alliance Facilitator – Stockport

Job Description

The Violence Reduction Alliance Facilitator role is part of an initiative across Greater Manchester. The Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) tackles the root causes of violent crime using a community-led approach, working collaboratively with health, education, youth justice, police, and the voluntary,community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector.

In partnership with 10GM, the VRU funds community-led initiatives across Greater Manchester’s ten boroughs, focusing on projects that engage young people aged 10 to 25 and their families, ensuring investments align with local priorities. The Violence Reduction Alliance Facilitator will strengthen collaboration between the locally funded ‘Alliance’ members, VRU, 10GM, and wider VCFSE organisations. This role will drive meaningful community engagement, support co-production, and ensure the effective delivery of violence reduction programs, helping to create safer and more resilient communities in Stockport.

To find out more about the programme in Stockport, click here.
 

Are you passionate about building safer, stronger communities?
 

We are looking for a skilled and experienced community development professional to join our team.

In the role of "VRU Alliance Facilitator" , we are looking for someone who is:

• A skilled connector – able to foster collaboration across sectors and build strong relationships
• Strategic and organised – confident in coordinating multiple projects and driving meaningful change
• An excellent communicator – with the ability to inspire and engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Passionate about communities – committed to making a positive impact in Stockport and beyond.
   

If you’re passionate about making a difference to young people and the community they live in, this is a great opportunity to join a programme addressing the underlying causes of violence and working together with communities to prevent it.

• Real Living Wage employer
• Flexible working 
• Holidays: 25 per year pro rata for this role + 1 volunteer day per year 
• Healthcare: Access to Simplyhealth Discounts
• Access to Charity Worker Discounts