Assistant Community Development Officer

Hatched Recruitment Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Belfast City Council is seeking two temporary Assistant Community Development Officers to support the Community Services team in the City and Neighbourhood Services Department. One full-time role in East Belfast (37 hours/week) and one part-time role in West Belfast (24 hours/week) will help deliver community development plans across local groups and volunteers.

Responsibilities include supporting a development officer, recruiting and training volunteers, and coordinating community centre

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's relevant experience organising and developing community development activities.
• At least 1 year's relevant experience supporting and supervising volunteers.
• Strong customer care, communication, and IT skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and with diverse external organisations.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Enhanced Access NI check required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Community Development Officer in delivering community support plans and corporate objectives.
• Research and identify local community needs and help initiate groups and projects.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
• Assist in developing community centre programmes reflecting local needs.
• Provide administrative support to centre committees, including reports.
• Support special programmes and events, including cash handling where required.
• Deliver training to community groups using best practice.
• Build and maintain relationships with statutory and voluntary partners.
• Identify funding sources and support groups with funding applications.

Skills

Community development

Volunteer management

Customer service

IT skills

Education

Social Care Qualification

Job description

Assistant Community Development Officer (Social Care Qualified)

Location: Belfast (roles available in East and West Belfast)

Pay: £14.35 per hour (

Contract: Temporary Ongoing

Start Date: 24 August 2026

Hours: Two positions available - 37 hours/week (East Belfast) and 24 hours/week (West Belfast)

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of Belfast City Council for Assistant Community Development Officers to join the Community Services team within the City and Neighbourhood Services Department. We currently have two temporary positions available across Belfast - one full-time role based at Linenhall Street (East) and one part-time role based at Disraeli Street (West). This is a great opportunity to support community development programmes, working closely with local groups, volunteers, and statutory and voluntary agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Community Development Officer in delivering community support plans and corporate objectives
• Research and identify local community needs and help initiate groups and projects
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers
• Assist in developing community centre programmes reflecting local needs
• Provide administrative support to centre committees, including reports
• Support special programmes and events, including cash handling where required
• Deliver training to community groups using best practice
• Build and maintain relationships with statutory and voluntary partners
• Identify funding sources and support groups with funding applications

Essential Criteria

• At least 1 year's relevant experience organising and developing community development activities
• At least 1 year's relevant experience supporting and supervising volunteers
• Strong customer care, communication, and IT skills
• Ability to work well within a team and with diverse external organisationsRequirements

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Enhanced Access NI check required

Additional Information

East Belfast role (37 hrs/week): hours discussed with line manager on starting; full flexibility within the service required

West Belfast role (24 hrs/week): shift pattern may vary