Communities Officer

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Communities Officer to lead community development activities across priority areas in the county. You will build trusted relationships, enable co-production, and improve wellbeing by applying preventative, community-led approaches.

With a strong emphasis on collaboration, you will work across programmes to deliver countywide community-based schemes, supported by a flexible hybrid working pattern and a focus on equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development and community engagement.
• Strong knowledge of the community and voluntary sector.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with communities and partners to build strong, trusting relationships.
• Facilitate co-production efforts to address local health inequalities.
• Gather qualitative and quantitative evidence, including case studies, to showcase impact and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across multiple programmes and projects to maximise benefits for residents.
• Support the delivery of countywide community-based programmes aligned with the Thriving Communities programme and Council Strategic Plan.

Skills

Community development

Community engagement

Voluntary sector knowledge

Job description

Job Description / Person Specification

Communities Officer Job Description.pdf – 941KB Opens in a new window

Salary

£35,570 - £40,444 per annum

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Full Time

Duration (Months)

27

Hours per week

37

Work Base

County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

Communities Officer Job Description.pdf – 941KB Opens in a new window

Competency Framework

Tier 7b

Number of posts

3

Interview date

23 November 2026

Closing Date

01 November 2026 23:55

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to serving our vibrant communities. We believe in the power of collaboration and connection, working together to improve lives across Nottinghamshire. Join us and be part of a team that is truly rooted in community.

Are you passionate about making a difference? As a Communities Officer, you will lead community development activities in priority areas across Nottinghamshire. Your role will focus on building trusted relationships, enabling co-production, and improving the wellbeing of Nottinghamshire's residents. With a strong emphasis on prevention, you will help foster community resilience and promote sustainable, community-led approaches. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create positive change!

In This Dynamic Role, You Will

• Engage with communities and partners to build strong, trusting relationships.
• Facilitate co-production efforts to address local health inequalities.
• Gather qualitative and quantitative evidence, including case studies, to showcase impact and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across multiple programmes and projects to maximise benefits for residents.
• Support the delivery of countywide community-based programmes aligned with the Thriving Communities programme and Council Strategic Plan.

To Thrive In This Role, You Should Have

• Experience in community development and community engagement.
• Strong knowledge of the community and voluntary sector.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Demonstrate

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and inform decision-making.
• Creative problem-solving abilities to address challenges and find innovative solutions.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring fair access and opportunity for all.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer

• A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Balance & belonging: Flexible working arrangements to support your wellbeing.
• Community & connection: Opportunities to build strong relationships with colleagues and local partners.
• Aspiration & action: Support for your growth and development, with plenty of opportunities to progress.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.