Communities Officer

Nottinghamshire County Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Leader

Job share scheme

Secondment opportunity

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Communities Officer to lead community development activities across Nottinghamshire. The role focuses on building trusted relationships, enabling co-production and improving wellbeing through prevention and community-led approaches.

You will work to foster resilience, collaborate across programmes, and support countywide initiatives aligned with the Thriving Communities programme and Council Strategic Plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development and community engagement.
• Strong knowledge of the community and voluntary sector.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and inform decisions.
• Creative problem-solving abilities to address challenges.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

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 to showcase impact and support improvement.
• Collaborate across programmes and projects to maximise benefits for residents.
• Support delivery of countywide community-based programmes aligned with Thriving Communities.

Skills

Communication

Public engagement

Analytical thinking

Equality & inclusion

Job description

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.

This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on beingaccredited 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.