Community Partnerships and Development Officer

Brentwood Borough Council; Rochford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

Rochford District Council, in partnership with Brentwood Borough Council, seeks a Community Partnerships and Development Officer to help build stronger, healthier and more resilient communities across the Rochford district.

The role focuses on Asset Based Community Development, engaging residents and partners, delivering community projects, securing external funding and ensuring local voices influence council priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development, engagement and partnership working.
• Strong understanding of Asset Based Community Development and how communities influence health, wellbeing and service design.
• Proven track record of turning ideas into action through collaboration with residents and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement activities across the Rochford district.
• Deliver community projects and develop partnerships with voluntary, community, health and public sector partners.
• Secure external funding and support initiatives that reduce inequalities and improve outcomes for residents.

Job description

Are you passionate about empowering communities, building meaningful partnerships and helping local people shape the places where they live?

The Communities, Leisure and Health Team at Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council works collaboratively to improve the wellbeing, resilience and quality of life of residents. Working closely with voluntary, community, health and public sector partners, we help create healthier, more active and better-connected communities across both districts.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and experienced Community Partnerships and Development Officer to work primarily across the Rochford district, helping to build stronger, healthier and more resilient communities. Championing Asset Based Community Development, you will work with residents, community groups and partner organisations to ensure local voices influence council priorities, wellbeing initiatives and the future shape of local government services.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in community development, engagement and partnership working who wants to make a tangible difference. You will lead engagement activities, deliver community projects, develop partnerships, secure external funding and support initiatives that reduce inequalities and improve outcomes for residents.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the ability to quickly build trusted relationships, inspire collaboration and turn ideas into action. You will have a proven track record of developing and delivering community-based initiatives with residents at the heart of decision-making, alongside a strong understanding of Asset Based Community Development and the role communities play in improving health, wellbeing and quality of life.

This post requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

You will be employed by Rochford District Council and will be required to work at both councils' premises - Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council.

This vacancy may close earlier than the date advertised above.

Interview date: 11th November 2026

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• generous annual leave
• staff discounts