Community Engagement & Development Officer

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development

Good pension

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking a motivated Community Development Officer to join the South Area Team on a fixed-term contract to 13 October 2028. Based in Barnsley, you will work with communities, partners and council services to strengthen local networks and deliver priorities that matter to residents.

You will support ward alliances, enable local participation and help deliver projects, funding opportunities and governance practices, while promoting inclusive engagement and safeguarding across

Qualifications

• Experience of working with communities, partners or voluntary and community sector organisations.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a range of audiences and be comfortable supporting residents and volunteers.
• Commitment to inclusive engagement, safeguarding, equality and good governance.

Responsibilities

• Support Ward Alliances and local networks to develop and deliver community priorities and action plans.
• Work with residents, volunteers, groups, elected members, services and partners to identify local needs and opportunities.
• Encourage and enable residents to participate in local decision-making, volunteering and community-led activity.
• Provide practical support to new and existing community groups, including signposting to funding and governance advice.
• Promote local activity, achievements, funding opportunities and services through clear communication.
• Support planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of local projects and grants.
• Gather community intelligence and feedback to inform priorities and service planning.
• Prepare briefings, updates, reports and monitoring information to demonstrate impact.

Job description

Barnsley Council is seeking a motivated Community Development Officer to join the South Area Team on a fixed-term contract to 13 October 2028. Based in Barnsley, you will work with communities, partners and council services to strengthen local networks and deliver priorities that matter to residents.

You will support ward alliances, enable local participation and help deliver projects, funding opportunities and governance practices, while promoting inclusive engagement and safeguarding across