Community Development Officer

Caithness Voluntary Group; Lybster, Kirkwall, Berriedale, Wick; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community organization in Scotland is recruiting a part-time Community Development Officer. The role involves supporting local groups in various initiatives, requiring excellent communication and a proactive mindset. If you are enthusiastic about community work and possess the necessary skills, consider applying to contribute positively to local projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development or similar roles is preferred.
• Flexibility for evening meetings is required.

Responsibilities

• Support community groups and projects in Wick, Dunbeath & Berriedale.
• Attend community meetings and events as part of the role.
• Aim for continuation funding at the end of the 12-month contract.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of community led development

Strong IT skills

Team player

Ability to use initiative

Clean driving licence

Access to a vehicle

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Community Development Officer to support community groups and projects in Wick, Dunbeath & Berriedale, and occassionally Lybster.

This is a 12 month funded post, but continuation funding at the end of the contract may be possible, and would be something that we would be aiming to achieve.

This post is part-time only at 18.75 hours per week, and the successful candidate will need to be flexible as attendance at certain evening meetings will be rerquired.

Essential Skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Have a strong understanding of community led development.
• Strong IT skills.
• Be a team player.
• Able to use your own initiative.
• A clean drivers licence.
• Access to a vehicle.

Desireable Skills:

• Project management experience.
• Community funding experience.
• Previous Third Sector experience.

Salary - £27,744 pro rata

If this position is of interest to you and you wish to make a difference in the communities listed, then please submit your CV and a covering letter to [e-mail]

Closing date is Monday 4th August 2025

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