Community Organiser (PEACE PLUS)

NIFHA; Belfast City District; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Choice Housing is seeking a proactive Community Organiser to support the PEACE PLUS project in the Belfast area. You will coordinate events, deliver community programmes and build partnerships with housing associations and local groups.

The role requires strong relationship-building skills, engagement with diverse communities and the ability to work in a busy team environment. The fixed-term position (approximately 2 years) is full-time (37 hours) with a focus on inclusion, understanding and

Formación

• Degree/Third level qualification with two years’ relevant experience in the Community/Voluntary sector or Housing/Tenant Engagement.
• Alternatively, be educated to A Level standard with three years’ relevant experience in a Community Relations or Housing role.
• Or possess five years’ relevant experience in Community/Voluntary sector/Housing/ Tenant Engagement.
• Experience building relationships with community groups, residents and partners.
• Experience planning and delivering community engagement activities.
• Knowledge of engagement approaches for hard-to-reach groups; working knowledge of social media.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate events and deliver programmes for the PEACE PLUS project.
• Develop partnerships with housing associations, community groups and partner organisations.
• Engage diverse communities and turn ideas into meaningful action.
• Work within a busy team to achieve results and meet project goals.

Conocimientos

Relationship building

Community engagement

Event planning

Social media

Microsoft Office

Driving license

Educación

Degree/Third level qualification

A Level or equivalent

Five years’ relevant experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

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Community Organiser (PEACE PLUS) Choice Housing

• Closing Date: 1 November 2026
• Location: Belfast Area
• Contract: Fixed Term
• Hours: 37
• Job Ref: COPP/1026

Choice Housing is one of Northern Ireland’s leading housing associations, we employ over 500 people with a 50-year legacy of enriching lives through the provision of safe, high quality, and affordable homes. We manage over 14,000 homes and support around 40,000 tenants, delivering a wide range of housing solutions including general needs, sheltered housing, support accommodation, and homes for families with complex needs.

Community Organiser (PEACE PLUS)

Fixed term – Approximately 2 years

Full-Time (37 Hours)

Job Reference: COPP/1026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Community Organiser to support the delivery of the Common Ground Project, a PEACE PLUS funded initiative promoting inclusion, understanding, and positive community relations locally.

This exciting role is ideal for a proactive and charismatic individual who enjoys building relationships, engaging diverse communities, and turning ideas into meaningful action. Working with housing associations, community groups, and partner organisations, you will coordinate events, deliver programmes, and develop partnerships that create lasting social impact.

• Degree/Third level qualification and two years’ relevant experience as a practitioner in a Community/Voluntary sector/Housing/Tenant Engagement Setting

OR

• Educated to ‘A’ Level standard (or equivalent) with three years’ relevant experience as a practitioner in a Community Relations/Community Development/Housing role

OR

• Five years’ relevant experience as a practitioner in a Community/Voluntary sector/Housing/Tenant Engagement Setting

AND (Applicable to all)

• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with community groups, residents, volunteers, stakeholders and partner organisations
• Experience planning and delivering community engagement activities, programmes or events
• Experience working within a busy team environment to achieve results
• Knowledge of effective engagement approaches, including working with hard-to-reach groups
• Working knowledge of social media platforms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Full current driving license and access to a car with the ability to travel independently and frequently to various locations to meet the requirements of the role

Our employees have access to a range of benefits: –

• 22 days annual leave plus an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service, and 12 public holidays;
• Learning and Development opportunities;
• Paid maternity and paternity leave;
• Death in service benefit x3 annual salary;
• Health cash plan to include annual routine dental treatments, dental accident & injury, yearly optical, specialist consultations, diagnostic tests and scans, complementary therapies e.g. physiotherapy, acupuncture, osteopathy and chiropractic treatments, alternative therapies e.g. reflexology, head massage, allergy testing, and yearly health screening.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK, applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of essential qualifications and provide documentary evidence of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

We are committed to adhering to the Access NI Code of Practice/Service Level of Agreement in relation to requesting disclosure checks and processing information in accordance with the code.All applicants are subject to an Access NI check. Choice has a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offender, and it is available upon request (email: [e-mail])

The Association reserves the right to create a reserve list following the interview process.
The panel may enhance the criteria to facilitate shortlisting of the post.

“The Choice Housing Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer”