Community Outreach Co-ordinator

Hatched Recruitment Group; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Pension

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting a Community Outreach Co-ordinator (DEA Outreach Co-Ordinator) for a public sector client in Lisburn. The role sits in the Inclusive Communities team, delivering outreach, supporting local groups and helping communities access funding.

Hybrid working with 1 day per week from home, 37 hours per week, evenings and weekends may apply. Salary £37,500 per annum and holiday pay in line with entitlement.

Qualifications

• 2 A-Levels (A–C), NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, plus at least 3 years’ relevant experience
• Or, instead of the qualifications, at least 5 years’ relevant experience
• Proven experience of working with community and voluntary organisations
• Experience of delivering outreach, engagement or capacity-building support
• A good understanding of community development and the needs of local communities in Northern Ireland
• An understanding of how local government works
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car

Responsibilities

• Acting as a point of contact for community and voluntary groups, giving practical advice and support
• Delivering outreach and engagement to understand local issues and needs
• Helping groups access council and external funding
• Designing and delivering community programmes and events with local people
• Identifying training needs and running or signposting training
• Building partnerships with stakeholders to improve community outcomes
• Monitoring and reporting on the impact of your work

Skills

Driving licence

Community development

Outreach & engagement

Relationship building

Education

2 A-Levels / NVQ Level 3

5 years’ relevant experience

Job description

Community Outreach Co-ordinator – Temporary

Location: Lisburn (hybrid, 1 day per week from home)

Pay: £37,500 per annum equivalent (£19.47 per hour, PAYE)

Hours: 37 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting a Community Outreach Co-ordinator (officially titled DEA Outreach Co-Ordinator) for a public sector client in Lisburn. You’ll join their Inclusive Communities team, supporting community and voluntary groups across the district’s District Electoral Areas (DEAs).

This role suits someone with a strong community development background who enjoys getting out into communities, building relationships and helping local groups grow. It’s a great opportunity to gain experience within a council’s Inclusive Communities team.

Key responsibilities:

• Acting as a point of contact for community and voluntary groups, giving practical advice and support
• Delivering outreach and engagement to understand local issues and needs
• Helping groups access council and external funding
• Designing and delivering community programmes and events with local people
• Identifying training needs and running or signposting training
• Building partnerships with stakeholders to improve community outcomes
• Monitoring and reporting on the impact of your work

What you’ll need:

• 2 A-Levels (A–C), NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, plus at least 3 years’ relevant experience
• Or, instead of the qualifications, at least 5 years’ relevant experience
• Proven experience of working with community and voluntary organisations
• Experience of delivering outreach, engagement or capacity-building support
• A good understanding of community development and the needs of local communities in Northern Ireland
• An understanding of how local government works
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car

What’s on offer:

• £19.47 per hour, paid weekly
• Hybrid working, with 1 day per week from home
• Holiday pay accrued in line with statutory entitlement
• Pension auto-enrolment (subject to eligibility)