Community Organiser (PEACE PLUS)

Choice Housing; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Northern Ireland seeks a Community Organiser to support the Common Ground project, promoting understanding and community participation. The role requires relevant community engagement experience and a commitment to strengthening community ties. Full-time position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus additional benefits

6% employer pension contribution

Learning and Development opportunities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Health cash plan for various treatments

Qualifications

• Experience as a practitioner in a Community or Voluntary sector setting.
• Demonstrated relevant experience in Housing/Tenant Engagement.
• Good understanding of communities across NI and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Common Ground project for community support.

Skills

Community development understanding

Building effective working relationships

Stakeholder engagement

Engagement with hard-to-reach groups

Flexibility to work irregular hours

Education

Degree/Third level qualification

A Level standard or equivalent

Five years in Community/Voluntary sector

Job description

Overview

Community Organiser (PEACE PLUS)

Choice Housing is one of Northern Ireland’s leading housing associations, we employ over 400 people and with a nearly 50-year legacy of enriching lives through the provision of safe, high quality, and affordable homes. We manage over 13,000 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) Ards and North Down Borough Council, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, and parts of Belfast

Fixed term 35 months

Full-Time (37 Hours)

Salary Scale: £33,558 - £37,334

Job Reference: COPP/9411/0925

Choice is seeking to appoint a Community Organiser. This person 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and contribute to the Common Ground project to support stronger, safer and more stable communities through the promotion of understanding, mutual respect and community participation.

Essential criteria

• 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

OR

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

OR

• Five years’ demonstrable relevant experience as a practitioner in a Community or Voluntary sector setting or Housing/Tenant Engagement Setting may also be considered

AND (Applicable to all)

• Good understanding/experience of community development and of communities across NI and ROI
• Good knowledge/experience of building effective working relationships within/between communities
• Good knowledge/experience of how best to engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Good knowledge/experience of how to engage effectively with hard to reach/easy to forget target groups
• Flexibility and ability to work irregular hours on an occasional basis as required
• Full current driving license and access to a car

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

Further information including the job description, personal specification and further benefits can be found by clicking Apply below.

Completed application forms should be returned by 12pm, Monday 6th October 2025.

Shortlisting will occur Friday 10th October 2025

Interviews will occur week commencing 13th October 2025

Please note, the Association reserves the right to create a reserve list following the interview process.

NB: The panel may enhance the criteria in order to facilitate short-listing of the post.

“Choice Housing Ireland Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer”.