Community Projects & Support Officer

Recruit 3; Newport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Newport is seeking a Community Projects & Support Officer to coordinate community programs and provide administrative support. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and experience in project coordination. Responsibilities include managing community activities, supporting budgeting, and engaging with local residents. This permanent role offers a salary of £28,000–£30,000 per annum based on a 30-hour work week and is focused on enhancing community welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, administration, or community-based work.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience with monitoring, data collection, and reporting.
• Competence with financial processes such as invoicing or small budget management.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of community projects, events, and workshops.
• Coordinate consultations and gather resident feedback.
• Provide administrative and organisational support across the charity.
• Prepare agendas, papers, and minutes for meetings.
• Manage monitoring data and assist with reports.

Skills

Project coordination

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Data collection

Budget management

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Advice, Charity, Community, Social Welfare

Location: Duffryn, Newport
Salary: £28,000–£30,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week (50 weeks per year)
Contract: Permanent (subject to funding)

Duffryn Community Link is a long-standing charity working at the heart of the Duffryn community. We deliver a wide range of projects, services and activities that support local residents, strengthen community life, and improve wellbeing.

We are seeking a Community Projects & Support Officer to provide high-quality coordination and administrative support across our community programmes. This role is central to ensuring our projects run smoothly, are well-documented, and meet the needs of local people.

About the Role

The postholder will support the day-to-day delivery of community activities, help coordinate consultations and engagement, manage monitoring and reporting requirements for funders, and maintain strong administrative systems. The role also involves organising meetings and events, supporting small budgets, and working collaboratively with residents, volunteers, and partner agencies.

This is a varied and rewarding position suitable for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to community development.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of community projects, events, and workshops
• Coordinating consultations and gathering resident feedback
• Providing administrative and organisational support across the charity
• Preparing agendas, papers, and minutes for Board and partnership meetings
• Managing monitoring data and assisting with end‑of‑project and funder reports
• Raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and supporting project budgets
• Organising training, volunteer sessions, and community workshops
• Promoting activities through appropriate communication channels
• Building positive relationships with residents, partners, and local agencies

About You

Essential experience and skills:

• Experience in project coordination, administration, or community‑based work
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Experience with monitoring, data collection, and reporting
• Competence with financial processes such as invoicing or small budget management
• Confident user of IT systems (Word, Excel, email, digital filing)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
• Professional, reliable, and adaptable
• Strong attention to detail
• Community‑focused with a commitment to inclusion and fairness

Closing date: 21st December 2025
Interviews: 7th January 2026

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