Community Builder

Parish of St Helier; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PEPS pension

Skills for Care eLearning

25 days holiday

Job summary

The Parish of St Helier is seeking a proactive Community Builder to strengthen links across our diverse community. Based at the Town Hall, you will engage residents, volunteers, charities, schools, faith groups, businesses and community organisations to foster inclusive, resilient communities.

You will collaborate with residents' associations, twinning committees and partners to plan events, support engagement activities and enhance parish communications.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with members of the public, volunteers, community groups or stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience organising meetings, events, projects or community activities.
• Experience preparing agendas, taking minutes and providing administrative support.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 applications.
• The flexibility to attend regular evening meetings and occasional weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining relationships with community groups, residents and partner organisations
• Supporting residents' associations through meeting administration, issue tracking and ongoing engagement
• Supporting, recruiting and recognising volunteers across a range of community initiatives.
• Identifying and developing opportunities for community-led projects and activities
• Working with charities, public sector partners, including the Connect Me programme, and community organisations to strengthen local networks
• Supporting the Parish's twinning committees and international links
• Assisting with community events, consultations and engagement activities
• Contributing content and updates for Parish communications channels
• Providing occasional cover for the Executive Assistant to the Connétable when required

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Meeting organization

Administration

Time management

Equality, diversity & inclusion

Microsoft 365

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

Description

Help Shape Stronger Communities in St Helier

The Parish of St Helier is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and people-focused Community Builder to play a key role in strengthening connections across our diverse and vibrant community.

Application Deadline: 26 October 2026

Department: Constable's Office

Location: Town Hall

Compensation: £43,585.15 / year

Description

Help Shape Stronger Communities in St Helier

The Parish of St Helier is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and people-focused Community Builder to play a key role in strengthening connections across our diverse and vibrant community.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community engagement and enjoys bringing people together. Working both from the Town Hall and within neighbourhoods across St Helier, you will build relationships with residents, residents' associations, volunteers, charities, schools, faith groups, businesses and community organisations, helping to create stronger, more connected communities. You will work alongside dedicated colleagues and community partners who are passionate about creating a welcoming, inclusive and resilient Parish.

About the Role

As the Parish's principal link with residents' associations, volunteers, charities and twinning committees, you will be a visible and trusted presence within the community. You will help residents access support and services, encourage participation in local activities and decision‑making, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop initiatives that improve wellbeing, inclusion and community resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining relationships with community groups, residents and partner organisations
• Supporting residents' associations through meeting administration, issue tracking and ongoing engagement
• Supporting, recruiting and recognising volunteers across a range of community initiatives.
• Identifying and developing opportunities for community‑led projects and activities
• Working with charities, public sector partners, including the Connect Me programme, and community organisations to strengthen local networks
• Supporting the Parish's twinning committees and international links
• Assisting with community events, consultations and engagement activities
• Contributing content and updates for Parish communications channels
• Providing occasional cover for the Executive Assistant to the Connétable when required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Experience working directly with members of the public, volunteers, community groups or stakeholders
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills
• Experience organising meetings, events, projects or community activities
• Experience preparing agendas, taking minutes and providing administrative support
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 applications
• The flexibility to attend regular evening meetings and occasional weekend events

Desirable

• Experience supporting residents' associations, volunteer programmes or community committees
• Experience within local government, the public sector or charitable sector
• An understanding of community development and community engagement approaches
• Knowledge of St Helier and its communities
• Experience facilitating meetings and community discussions

Benefits

Pension

From the date that they start employment, anyone employed on a permanent basis with the Parish of St Helier will join the career average pension scheme, also called the Public Employees Pension Scheme ('PEPS').

The PEPS is a funded scheme where the employee's and employer's contributions are invested to help provide benefits in future years. For all new employees, 6.77% is deducted from your wage, and 13.8% is paid by the Parish.

Learning and Development

We provide access to an extensive Skills for Care accredited eLearning package covering all 15 standards of the Care Certificate as well as opportunities to study for role-specific qualifications.

Holidays

25 days of holiday per year (*plus bank holidays and pro‑rated for part‑time hours) increasing with length of service.