Community Development Officer Vacancy

Shettleston Housing Association Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-focused organization in Glasgow is seeking a Community Development Officer to lead initiatives that enhance local engagement and build partnerships. The successful candidate will implement a strategy for community development and support existing facilities, making a real difference in the lives of residents. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work closely with local communities and partners in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development.
• Passionate about making a difference.
• Ability to generate and implement innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive community engagement activities.
• Build partnerships to improve local residents' lives.
• Revitalize existing community facilities.

Skills

Community Development

Partnership Building

Innovative Problem-Solving

Engagement Activities

Job description

Community Development Officer (Full Time)

(Permanent Position)

EVH Grade 7

Shettleston is a community-based housing association, and a Scottish Charity, which has played a major role in the regeneration of the local area for 49 years.

This post offers an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to play a leading role in Shettleston Housing Association’s Community Development and Wider Role activity in Shettleston (and the surrounding areas of Greenfield, Springboig and Sandyhills).

Now is a fantastic time to join the Association as we look to build on our longstanding role as a ‘community anchor’ organisation in the East End of Glasgow.

The post sits within the Association’s Customer and Community Services Team, reporting to our Director of Customer and Community Services and works closely with our tenants, other local residents and partner organisations.

The successful candidate will have a key role in:

• The ongoing development of the Association’s Wider Role Strategy which will deliver and drive our community development and engagement activity for the next 3 years.
• Building new partnerships in the city (and beyond) to deliver impactful activities which improve the lives of residents in the local area.
• Breathing new life into our existing community facility “The Hub” on Shettleston Road (and explore other potential community facilities to meet the current and future needs of our community).

Are you:

• An experienced Community Development professional
• Passionate about making a difference for local people
• An innovative problem-solver with fresh ideas and the drive to effect real change

If yes, then we want to hear from you!

How to apply: Please download the full application pack (no CV’s accepted) from our website – www.shettleston.co.uk Application forms should be emailed to Jo Farren, Corporate Services Manager at ([e-mail]) by Monday 6th October at 12.00 noon.

For telephone enquiries about this post, please contact Jo Farren, Corporate Services Manager on 0141 763 0511.

Interviews will be held on: Monday 20th October 2025

Please note that this post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Check.

Shettleston Housing Association is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.