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Be Part of Accrington’s Next Chapter

The Pride in Place Board is looking for experienced, committed volunteers to take on leadership roles that genuinely matter. Accrington is at a pivotal moment with real investment, a clear long-term plan and a community ready to see change. We need the right people around the table to help make it happen.

These roles sit at the heart of the Government’s Pride in Place programme, working alongside residents, businesses, public services, elected representatives and community organisations to drive Accrington’s long-term regeneration. This is not a talking shop. We are looking for people who will roll up their sleeves, bring real expertise and help deliver lasting change for the town and its communities.

To bolster our current board membership we are particularly interested in individuals who:

  • Have a strong connection to Accrington 
  • Possess strategic or senior leadership experience 
  • Have established professional reputation 
  • Bring commercial, investment, operational or community expertise
  • Are passionate about improving opportunities for future generations 

All roles are voluntary. What they offer in return is the chance to make a real and lasting difference to the place you call home.

If you are interested, please contact becky.moon@hyndburnbc.gov.uk by 19 June 2026, briefly explaining what skills, knowledge or lived experience you could bring to fulfil one of the board vacancies.


We suggest keeping your expression of interest to no more than 400 words, or if you would prefer to share your interest in a different format, such as a short video, we are open to this too. 

Strategic Development, Investment and Future Opportunities Lead

Purpose

Accrington needs people who can open doors. This role is about identifying and securing the investment, funding and partnerships that will drive economic growth, create jobs and support long-term regeneration in the town and surrounding area.

Accrington has real potential to attract investment, grow its economy and create opportunities for local people. This role is about making sure that potential is realized, connecting the right people, backing the right projects and ensuring the Pride in Place programme delivers lasting economic benefit for the town.

Ideal Candidate 

  • Senior business leader, entrepreneur, investor or economic development professional 
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen 
  • Strategic thinker with long term vision 
  • Well-connected across Lancashire and wider regional networks
  • Passion for place-based regeneration
  • Strong understanding of partnership working

Environment, Transport and Connectivity Lead 

Purpose 

Accrington’s public spaces, transport links and digital infrastructure all have a direct impact on quality of life. This role is about championing the practical improvements that make a town somewhere people are genuinely proud to live, work and travel through.

From safer streets and better cycling routes to green spaces and faster broadband, the Pride in Place programme has set ambitious goals for the physical environment. We need someone with the knowledge and credibility to help us deliver them.

Ideal Candidate 

  • Experienced in infrastructure, planning, engineering, transport or environmental sectors
  • Strong understanding of place-making
  • Able to think strategically and see the bigger picture across complex systems
  • Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders 
  • Passion for sustainable community development 

Community Safety Lead

Purpose 

People need to feel safe where they live. This role is about working across agencies and communities to reduce anti-social behaviour, build trust and make sure Accrington is a place where residents feel confident and communities are resilient.

This role will work with partners to identify opportunities that improve perceptions of safety, reduce anti-social behavior, strengthen community cohesion and support local pride. 

Community safety is not a standalone issue it runs through everything the Pride in Place programme is trying to achieve. A safer town centre, stronger neighbourhood relationships and a visible reduction in crime and disorder are all central to the long-term vision set out in Accrington: The Next Chapter.

Ideal Candidate 

  • Experience in policing, community safety, housing, youth services, emergency planning or public protection 
  • Strong local network 
  • Excellent communication and partnership skills
  • Ability to work across sectors 
  • Passion for strengthening communities 

General Person Specifications

All applications should demonstrate 

  • Strong connection to Accrington
  • High professional credibility 
  • Strategic thinking capability 
  • Collaborative leadership style 
  • Empathic team player
  • Excellent listening and analytical skills
  • Ability to influence and build partnerships 
  • Commitment to community outcomes
  • Understanding of governance, risk and accountability 

Time Commitment 

  • Approx 1-2 days per month
  • Attendance at quarterly board meetings 
  • Attendance, leading or being a part of working groups 
  • Occasional participation in stakeholder events and engagement activities 

What success looks like 

People who take on these roles will be judged by what they help to achieve. That means:

  • Secure investment in Accrington
  • Strengthen local partnerships
  • Improve community outcomes 
  • Increase local pride and participation 
  • Shape a compelling long-term vision of Accrington 
  • Deliver projects that directly reflect the priorities, pillars and objectives of the Pride in Place Regeneration Plan, Accrington: The Next Chapter.