Community Development Worker

Unity (Southern) Limited; Lewes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Lewes is seeking a motivated individual to support community-based projects. This role involves administering funding applications and engaging with local community groups to enhance volunteer opportunities. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, experience in administrative roles, and be familiar with social media marketing. The position offers enhanced leave, pension plans, and a friendly working environment, aimed at contributing positively to community initiatives.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Auto enrolment Pension Scheme

Free on site parking

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Charity Worker Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal English skills.
• Previous experience in administrative or clerical roles.
• Experience in the voluntary or community sector.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps and prepare funding applications.
• Assist in developing community events.
• Engage with community and charity groups.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Online marketing

Social media management

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

WordPress

Job description

Contract details

Till End December 2026

Location: Based in the Andover Office - West Street Andover SP10 1QP

Hours: 32 hours per week

Actual Salary: £25459.20

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and highly organised individual to join our team and be instrumental in the delivery of community-based projects and funding procurement. This is a varied role combining administrative duties, community engagement, and project delivery within the voluntary sector. You will play a key part in ensuring our services run smoothly and that we can demonstrate our impact to funders and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify gaps and prepare funding applications.
• Assist in developing community events
• Engage with community and charity groups to provide support and identify new volunteering opportunities.
• Identify training, marketing, and funding opportunities for the Community Infrastructure Partnership (CIP)
• Coordinate the Volunteer Centre, supporting individuals to access volunteering opportunities.
• Actively promote Unity services, activities, and voluntary sector information through social media.
• Support the maintenance and updating of the organisations website, including using WordPress to upload content, manage pages, and ensure information is accurate and accessible.
• Maintain database information

About You

You will be enthusiastic, flexible, and committed to making a positive difference within the community. You will have:

• A good standard of education and strong written and verbal English skills
• Previous experience in administrative or clerical roles
• Experience working in the voluntary or community sector
• The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience updating or managing websites (e.g. wordpress)
• Delivering or supporting community projects
• Producing reports and impact information for funders
• Online marketing and use of social media platforms
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• A UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Enhanced annual leave allowance of 6.4 weeks per annum (Including Bank Holidays)
• Auto enrolment Pension Scheme
• Company Sick pay Scheme
• Free on site parking
• Mileage allowance 45p per mile
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful community projects
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Charity Worker Discounts
• Lifestyle Card
• Access to Bright Exchange - An online marketplace for employees giving you access to hundreds of products, services and special offers

We will be interviewing as applicants are received so if you are interested in this new position, please apply today.