Community Development Officer

Inspiringwomennetwork; Truro; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Inspiring Women Network is seeking a Community Development Officer based in Truro, Cornwall, on a 12 months fixed term contract. This role requires creating engagement opportunities for global majority and minoritised women while managing community relationships.

Ideal candidates should possess a deep understanding of the barriers facing these communities and have experience in project development. This position offers a part-time commitment of 15 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of barriers to participation for minoritised women.
• Experience in developing and managing community projects.
• Ability to motivate and engage individuals within a community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities and events.
• Support communications for IWN and increase community engagement.

Skills

Understanding of issues facing global majority and minoritised women

Experience in developing community projects

Ability to motivate and engage people

Creative thinking

Strong communication skills

Job description

Contract : 12 months fixed term contract (potential of extending)

Hours : 15 hours per week (including occasional evening and weekends)

Location : Truro, Cornwall (with travel required across Cornwall)

Inspiring Women Network is recruiting a Community Development Officer to join our team and to contribute to our shared vision and goals.

This post is only available to female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 (Part 1) and we encourage applications from those who identify as Black, or woman of colour, or from any minoritised background.

Responsibilities

• You will develop and manage relationships with a range of individuals, community groups and organisations; develop and maintain effective engagement, participation, and inclusion of global majority and minoritised individuals in Cornwall; plan and deliver activities and events; and support IWN’s communications.
• You will be creative, digitally‑savvy, super‑organised, with great speaking and writing skills, and can relate to people from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of the issues facing global majority and other minoritised women including barriers to participation.
• Experience in developing community projects.
• Ability to motivate and engage people in a community setting.
• Understanding of IWN, its vision, and its mission.
• Ability to prioritise, structure and manage own workload to meet targets and deadlines.
• Ability to travel in accordance with the requirements of the post.
• A desire to make a real difference in the lives of others.

IWN is experiencing a time of growth and this role is essential to help increase our capacity to respond to community needs across Cornwall.

Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday 19th December 2025, 6PM

Expected date for interviews: TBC