Job Vacancy - Community Action Manager
Newmilns Regeneration Association, Registered Charity Number SC045072, are recruiting for a Community Action Manager thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.
Community Action Manager
Location: CHaT Hub, 4 Brown Street, Newmilns, KA16 9AA
Salary - £30,750 per annum
Fixed Term Contract - 36 months
30 hours per week (4 days)
Full Job Description
Funded by National Lottery Community Fund
Charity Number - SC045072
Office Based - out of NRAs Community Hub
Starting Date
1st August 2026
Role purpose
The Community Action Manager will support and enable community-led activity across Newmilns, working with local people, volunteers and community groups to strengthen participation, reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
The role focuses on building local capacity rather than delivering services directly, ensuring that activity is shaped and led by the community. It represents a clear development from the existing Community Development Officer role, with a stronger emphasis on enabling community action, volunteering, participation and local leadership.
The role will also provide coordination and light-touch project management to support the effective development and delivery of community-led initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of regular, inclusive community activity, including initiatives such as the Warm Hub
- Work with residents to identify priorities, needs and opportunities, supporting community-led responses
- Identify and support local community champions to take a leading role in activity and projects
- Encourage and support volunteering and community leadership, enabling individuals and groups to take ownership
- Facilitate community meetings, events and consultation, supporting a move from consultation to co-production
- Identify and build on existing community skills, assets and strengths
- Build and maintain relationships with local organisations, partners and services to strengthen collaboration
- Support community-led environmental and outdoor initiatives, including development of a community garden
Coordination and Delivery
- Coordinate and support the delivery of community-led projects and activities
- Provide light-touch project management to ensure effective planning, delivery and monitoring
- Support communication and information sharing across community initiatives, partners and stakeholders
- Monitor participation, gather feedback and support evaluation of impact
- Contribute to funding development, reporting and partnership working
- Report regularly to the Board and support organisational learning
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience in community development, engagement or similar roles
- Be confident working with a wide range of people, particularly those experiencing disadvantage or isolation
- Have experience supporting volunteers and community groups
- Have strong communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills
- Be organised, proactive and able to work independently
- Have the ability to coordinate activity and support delivery across multiple projects
- Have a strong commitment to community empowerment, inclusion and equality
- Have good IT and administrative skills
Additional Information
The role will be based primarily at the NRA's CHaT Hub. Evening and weekend work will occasionally be required.
Newmilns Regeneration Association is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
How to Apply
Please provide a covering letter with. your application, along with details of references and experience and email to:
This vacancy is also being advertised on Indeed, link below
ALL NEWS
Newmilns Regeneration Association are delighted to release £3,300 from the ninth round of funding from Newmilns Lottery Community Fund. We are delighted to announce the successful applicants for the 9th round of the Newmilns Lotto Community Fund, totalling an amazing £3,300 !! A big thanks to everyone who participates in the Newmilns Lotto, without whom this would not have been possible The following Newmilns groups have been successful in their applications and have been awarded the amounts detailed below: **£370 - Newmilns Regeneration Association toward the cost of a face painter and balloon modeller at Santa's Grotto **£450 - Newmilns Gala towards Gala Day activities **£425 - Newmilns Primary and ECC Parent Council towards a World Cup themed event for the children **£400 - 16th Ayrshire Scout Group (Newmilns) towards Summer camp costs at Fordell Firs Outdoor Centre **£200 - Newmilns Bowling Club towards ladies' toilet refurbishment **£425 - Newmilns Cubs and Beavers towards an outing to Heads of Ayr Farm Park **£425 - Townhead TARA towards this year's Halloween Trail **£120 - 1st Newmilns Brownies towards their end of term Festival themed party **£130 - 1st Newmilns Rainbows towards their end of term Hawaiian themed party **£125 - Peak Park towards painting of the outside of their cabins **£230 - Newmilns & Greenholm Community Council towards a piper to lead the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and a cordless strimmer for the Welcome Garden Thank you to everyone involved in the decision panel, and of course to our Lotto manager Bob Astill who reconciles the payments and carries out the monthly draws. Thanks to our monthly sponsors too, which allows the costs of running the lotto to be covered (bank charges etc) while not affecting the winnings or the Community Fund. We will be posting some pictures of the recipients soon so watch this space! If you are interested in joining the Newmilns Lotto, where 50% of your payment goes to the Community Fund and 50% on prize money, please visit our website below for further details For more information on how to join the lottery, please visit www.lovenewmilns.org/lottery
The Irvine Valley Lace Festival 7-10 October 2026 In 1876, Alexander Morton introduced the power loom to our valley, transforming Darvel, Newmilns and Galston into a global heartbeat of textile excellence. 150 years later, we celebrate the resilience, art, and innovation of an industry that once boasted 40 factories and continues today through our two remaining mills. Join us for a landmark four-day celebration of our heritage. While we celebrate 150 years of the power loom this October, the Irvine Valley's transformation truly began right here in Newmilns. In 1838, our own Joseph Hood ignited an industrial revolution by introducing the first Jacquard machine. By utilising revolutionary punched cards to automate complex patterns, Hood laid the foundation for the craftsmanship and global reputation that would define our valley for generations.
Newmilns Regeneration Association are delighted to release £3,300 from the 9th round of funding from Newmilns Lottery Community Fund. Applications are now invited from Newmilns groups to apply for part or all of this fund. Funds must be used for projects or improvements that benefit people living in Newmilns and Greenholm. Application forms are available by emailing lotto@lovenewmilns.org . The closing date for applications is midnight on Saturday, 16th May 2026 . The successful applicants will be notified by Wednesday, 20th May 2026. This would not have been possible without the people who participate in the Newmilns Lottery every month. Half of the money raised goes directly to the Community Fund, and the other half goes to prize money. For more information on how to join the lottery, please visit www.lovenewmilns.org/lottery
Our May 2026 sponsor is Villa Janetta Candles Our May lottery sponsor is Villa Janetta Candles. Villa Janetta Candles are a family business selling premium hand poured home fragrance products and white label hand made bath and body products. Thank you to Villa Janetta Candles for sponsoring the Newmilns Lotto. >>Villa Janetta Candles Facebook Page
Our April 2026 sponsor is Kat Cleaning and Ironing Our April lottery sponsor is Kerry-Ann Templeton at KAT-Cleaning and Ironing. They are proud to support the Newmilns Lotto and love that half of all money generated goes straight back into our amazing community, with the other half going in prize money. Thank you to Kat Cleaning and Ironing for sponsoring the Newmilns Lotto. : >>KAT Cleaning and Ironing Facebook Page
Our March 2026 sponsor is The Cut, Hair & Beauty Salon Our March lottery sponsor is Samantha Pirie at The Cut, Hair & Beauty Salon based at 1 High Street, Newmilns. To make a appointment contact Samantha through her facebook page below, or call her on 07519 456394. Thank you to The Cut for sponsoring the Newmilns Lotto. : >>The Cut Facebook Page
Our February 2026 sponsor is James Dykes Funeral Service James Dykes Funeral Service has been providing services to the community for 60 years, with a local office and friendly team based at 85 Main Street, Newmilns. You can find full information on their website: www.jamesdykesfuneralservice.co.uk Or find them on Facebook below: >> James Dykes Funeral Service Facebook Page
Our January 2026 sponsor is Puddledugs Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Service Puddledugs is a dog walking, pet and house sitting business covering the Irvine Valley and surrounding areas. If you'd like to find out more information, visit their facebook page or call Cathy on 07412 859008. Find Puddledugs on Facebook below: >>Puddledugs Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Facebook Page
Our December 2025 sponsor is Shire Housing Association Ltd. Shire Housing Association is a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status, established to transfer former public housing into local ownership and control. Check out their Facebook page in the link below. Pictured below is Alan Thomas from Shire Housing Association Limited holding our Newmilns Lotto banner. Find them on Facebook below: >> Shire Housing Association Facebook Page
Our November 2025 sponsor is Councillor Kevin McGregor, Scottish Labour and Co-operative. Kevin is proud to support the Newmilns Lotto and Love Newmilns Group, doing excellent work for the community and wishes everyone good luck. Residents of Newmilns can contact Kevin via email at kevin.mcgregor@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, or by telephone on 07717 468756. Find him on Facebook below: >>Councillor Kevin McGregor
