Community Development Officer

Harborough District Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated community engagement officer to work closely with local communities and partner organizations. This role involves addressing vital issues such as deprivation, health inequalities, and vulnerability, making a significant impact on residents' lives. You will be responsible for fostering relationships, supporting community-led projects, and ensuring effective collaboration across various sectors. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for those in need and have the skills to navigate complex community dynamics, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership working across sectors.
• Strong commitment to community engagement and development.

Responsibilities

• Work with local communities to address deprivation and health issues.
• Build relationships with community groups and support project development.

Skills

Community Engagement

Interpersonal Skills

Project Development

Communication Skills

Understanding of Local Government

Job description

This role is an exciting opportunity to work directly with communities, parishes, and partner organisations to help address issues of deprivation, poverty, vulnerability, health and wellbeing across the district. You will play a key role in mapping activity, building strong relationships, and supporting the development of community-led projects that make a real difference to residents’ lives.

Key responsibilities:

• Working with local communities to understand and respond to needs related to deprivation, poverty, vulnerability, and health and wellbeing.

• Building trusted relationships with community groups, town and parish councils, and other partners to identify and promote good practice, link up initiatives, and support the development of new partnerships and projects.

• Supporting groups with advice, organisational and project development and funding advice.

• Working closely with the community engagement team and other council teams using data and local intelligence to inform priorities, raise awareness of key issues and helping to coordinate a cohesive offer of support across services and organisations.

About you:

• You will bring a strong commitment to community engagement and development, along with experience of working in partnership across sectors. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deliver a range of projects and priorities. Experience of working with vulnerable groups and on issues such as health inequalities or poverty is essential.

• You will need to be able to work independently and collaboratively, have a good understanding of local government and/or the voluntary sector, and be committed to improving outcomes for residents, particularly those who are most in need of support.

• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required, as well as the flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends. The post is subject to a DBS check.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 26th May 2025. Interviews will be held on Friday 6 June 2025.

You can apply for this job online .

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Should you have any difficulties applying online pleasee-mail [e-mail]. CVs will not be accepted. Please specify which post you are applying for on your application form and ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification.

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