Community Development Officer: Flexible, Local Impact

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a motivated Community Development Officer to strengthen local networks, support community-led action and help deliver priorities for residents in the Hoyland Milton and Rockingham wards.

The role involves working with elected members, communities and partner organisations to identify priorities, develop local solutions and build pride, confidence, resilience and participation.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with communities, partners or voluntary and community sector organisations.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a range of audiences and to translate ideas into practical action.
• Ability to build positive relationships, be organized and manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Support Ward Alliances and local networks to develop and deliver community priorities and action plans.
• Work with residents, volunteers, community groups, elected members, council services and partners to identify local needs and opportunities.
• Encourage and enable residents to get involved in local decision-making, volunteering and community-led activity.
• Provide practical support to new and existing community groups, including funding guidance and governance advice.
• Promote local activity, community achievements and funding opportunities and local services.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in community development or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a motivated Community Development Officer to strengthen local networks, support community-led action and help deliver priorities for residents in the Hoyland Milton and Rockingham wards.

The role involves working with elected members, communities and partner organisations to identify priorities, develop local solutions and build pride, confidence, resilience and participation.