This is a 3-year contract starting from the 1st April 2026 until March 2029
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and motivated LERO Coordinator to lead the development of an independent Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) in North Northamptonshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in building a thriving, inclusive recovery community shaped by lived experience. You will oversee the delivery of a contract focused on establishing and growing the LERO, ensuring it becomes a sustainable, independent organisation within three years.
At the heart of this role is the recruitment, development and support of volunteers—including those forming the LERO’s Leadership Committee—who will take ownership of the organisation’s direction and day-to-day activities. You will provide guidance, structure and encouragement to enable volunteers to lead confidently and effectively.
The LERO will be rooted in co-design and co-production, responding directly to the needs, strengths and aspirations of its community. You will facilitate this approach, ensuring that lived experience informs all aspects of the organisation’s work.
Working closely with a Community Engagement Worker, you will also support relationship-building with local and national partners, stakeholders and contract providers to strengthen the LERO’s reach and impact.
About You
You are a proactive and empathetic individual with a strong commitment to recovery-focused, person-led approaches. You bring experience of working with volunteers and communities, and are confident supporting others to develop their skills and confidence.
You will have:
- Experience of recruiting, onboarding, coaching and supervising volunteers
- The ability to engage effectively with diverse client groups, particularly those with lived experience
- A strong understanding of the voluntary sector, mentoring programmes, and service user-led support groups
- Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
- Experience of facilitating groups or delivering training
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Experience of collecting, recording and analysing data for reporting and evaluation
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases
- A strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, and the ability to apply this in practice
- Experience of remote working
It would also be beneficial if you have:
- Knowledge of HR processes within recruitment settings
- Lived experience of addiction recovery or ex-offending
- Experience of building strategic partnerships
Above all, you will be passionate about empowering people with lived experience to shape their own recovery communities and create lasting, meaningful change.