Community Organiser (Peace Plus)

Choice Housing Ireland Limited; Belfast City District; In loco; GBP 34.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

22 days annual leave

6% employer pension contribution

Learning and Development opportunities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Bereavement leave

Death in service benefit

Health cash plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Choice Housing Ireland Limited is seeking a Community Organiser (PEACE PLUS) to support delivery of the Common Ground Project. This fixed-term, full-time role (37 hours) pays £33,558–£37,334 and includes a reference COPP/1026.

You will collaborate with housing associations and community groups to promote inclusion and build lasting social impact. The ideal candidate has experience in community engagement, relationship-building, and delivering programmes, with driving licence and ability to

Competenze

• Degree/Third level qualification or equivalent with relevant experience in community/housing contexts.
• Experience planning and delivering community engagement activities, programmes or events.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with community groups, residents and stakeholders.

Mansioni

• Coordinate events and deliver programmes for the PEACE PLUS project.
• Develop partnerships with housing associations, community groups and partner organisations.
• Travel frequently to meet role requirements and work within a busy team.

Conoscenze

Community engagement

Relationship building

Event coordination

Teamwork

Social media knowledge

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Formazione

Degree/Third level qualification

A Levels or equivalent

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Job summary

Community Organiser (PEACE PLUS)
Fixed term – Approximately 2 years
Full-Time (37 Hours)
Salary Scale: £33,558 - £37,334
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.

Essential criteria:

• 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;
• 6% employer pension contribution;
• Learning and Development opportunities;
• Paid maternity and paternity leave;
• Bereavement 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”