Community Organiser (Common Ground Project)

Woven Housing Association Ltd; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing association seeks a Community Organiser to support the Common Ground project in Derry/Londonderry. This role involves improving inter-community relationships, managing project budgets, and delivering training programs. Candidates must have a degree or equivalent experience in community settings. The position offers a salary of £33,558 - £37,334 per annum with a fixed-term contract until October 2028, and closing date for applications is 01 October 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in community or voluntary sector settings.
• Demonstrable experience in finance and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Initiate activities to improve inter-community relationships.
• Deliver capacity-building and skills development programs.
• Manage project budgets and report progress regularly.

Skills

Community engagement

Project management

Cultural diversity promotion

Education

Degree or third level qualification

A Level (or equivalent) with community experience

Job description

Community Organiser (Common Ground Project)

The Community Organiser will fully participate in and contribute to the Common Ground project towards supporting stronger, safer and more stable communities through the promotion of understanding, mutual respect and community participation.This post is funded by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).Fixed Term Contract: 01 December 2025, ending on 31 October 2028Secondments are welcomed

Responsibilities

• Initiating and delivering activities which will improve inter-community relationships and enhance understanding of different cultures and backgrounds.
• Supporting community capacity building, including training of existing and new community leaders.
• Working as part of a team to deliver the Common Ground Project workplan and targets.
• Measuring and evaluating the progress of work undertaken and regularly reporting results to Line Manager and to the Project Lead Partner.
• Work as part of the Common Ground Project Delivery Team to advance the shared vision of the project ensuring cultural diversity and inclusive good relations principles are integrated across all project activities.
• Deliver on agreed outputs and outcomes that promote positive relations, celebrate cultural diversity and support people to live, learn, and socialise free from prejudice, hate and intolerance.
• Work to bridge gaps between communities, fostering positive dialogue, understanding and co-operation among different groups to mitigate animosities.
• Work towards improving relationships and increasing understanding between those from different cultural backgrounds, on a cross-community, cross-border basis across a defined sub regional area.
• Deliver capacity-building and skills development programmes to enhance leadership and engagement across communities.
• Promote cultural diversity and ethnic inclusion through events, training, and communications.
• Ensure compliance with PEACEPLUS funding conditions and Terms of Reference.
• Submit monthly reports detailing progress and performance to senior management.
• Manage project budgets effectively, ensuring all expenditure remains within approved limits and taking appropriate corrective action if required.
• Deliver agreed performance outcomes for the Common Ground Project.
• Please refer to the Job Description for a full details of the role and responsibilities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree / third level qualification and two years’ demonstrable relevant experience as a practitioner in a community or Voluntary sector setting or Housing / Tenant engagement setting.
• OREducated to ‘A’ Level standard (or equivalent) with three years’ demonstrable relevant experience as a practitioner in Community Relations / Community Development / Housing role.
• OR Those candidates who do not hold the above formal qualifications but have five years’ demonstrable relevant experience as a practitioner in a community or Voluntary sector setting or Housing / Tenant Engagement setting may also be considered.
• Hold a current full, (preferably) clean driving license that allows driving in the UK, with use of a private vehicle for business use or, in the case of disability, be able to demonstrate how the mobility requirements of the position will be met.
• Please refer to the Job Description/Person Specification for a full list of essential criteria.
• Demonstrate experience of finance and budgeting in a work-related setting.
• Please refer to the Job Description/Person Specification for a full list of desirable criteria.

Further Information

Fixed Term Contract: 01 December 2025, ending on 31 October 2028.Secondments are welcomed.Further information on the rewards and benefits you can expect from us, detailed job requirements and to apply go to woven.getgotjobs.co.uk.Woven provides homes that enrich the lives of our tenants and help create vibrant communities. We are an environmentally and socially conscious organisation with a strong focus on the development of high quality, inclusive social housing in areas of housing need.Working for Woven is not just a job it is about being part of an organisation which puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. Our team works together to make a real difference and change peoples lives and we welcome individuals who want to be a part of our team and continue our story of success.At Woven we believe that brilliant work deserves brilliant rewards. From competitive salaries to flexible working options time off for volunteering to helping you reach your career goals we have you covered. In fact we offer everything you need to help you be the best you can be in your role and make a big difference to life outside of work too.Closing Date: 1 pm on Wednesday, 01 October 2025.Woven Housing Association Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Application Information

Further information on the rewards and benefits you can expect from us, detailed job requirements and to apply go to https://woven.getgotjobs.co.uk/

Vacancy ID 1736165 Job ref. J481 Job Sector Housing and Property Management,Childcare and Social Work Area Derry or Londonderry Location North West Office, Derry / Londonderry Salary £33,558 - £37,334 per annum No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 37 Published date 19/09/2025 Closing date 01/10/2025 Worktime Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.45pm