Communities Officer

DK Recruitment; Beckingthorpe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment is seeking a proactive Communities Officer to enhance resident engagement and strengthen community relations across various locations. You will support communities by organising events, facilitating meetings and ensuring residents have a voice in local services.

The role focuses on building partnerships with housing bodies, authorities and charities to deliver inclusive community initiatives and positive neighbourhood outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, housing, resident involvement or a similar role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident engaging with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to organise events, coordinate projects and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, approachable and community-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with residents, community groups and local stakeholders.
• Organise resident meetings, community events and engagement activities.
• Encourage resident participation in consultations and local improvement projects.
• Identify community needs and work with partners to develop appropriate initiatives.
• Support neighbourhood improvement, inclusion and community cohesion.
• Signpost residents to relevant services, advice and support.
• Gather resident feedback and contribute to service improvement plans.
• Work collaboratively with Housing Officers, local authorities, charities and voluntary organisations.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Public engagement

Event organisation

Project coordination

Community focus

Job description

Job Title: Communities Officer

Location: Various locations

Contract: Permanent/temporary opportunities available

About the Role

We are looking to speak with proactive Communities Officers who are passionate about resident engagement, community development and improving the areas in which people live.

Working within a housing association, local authority or community-focused organisation, you will help strengthen relationships with residents, support local initiatives and ensure communities have a voice in the services affecting them.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with residents, community groups and local stakeholders.
• Organise resident meetings, community events and engagement activities.
• Encourage resident participation in consultations and local improvement projects.
• Identify community needs and work with partners to develop appropriate initiatives.
• Support neighbourhood improvement, inclusion and community cohesion.
• Signpost residents to relevant services, advice and support.
• Gather resident feedback and contribute to service improvement plans.
• Work collaboratively with Housing Officers, local authorities, charities and voluntary organisations.

About You

• Experience in community engagement, housing, resident involvement or a similar role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident engaging with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to organise events, coordinate projects and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, approachable and community-focused attitude.