CPO/08/26 - Community Partnership Officer

Victim & Survivors Service; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victims and Survivors Service is seeking a Community Partnership Officer to develop, support and guide funded community partners delivering services to victims and survivors. The role involves coordinating with diverse stakeholders across the Troubles-related sectors to help achieve measurable outcomes.

The position is permanent with a salary range of £37,694 - £38,990 per annum, and requires experience in programme delivery, strong reporting skills, and a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (Maths and English) at grade C or above.
• 3+ years in programme or project delivery.
• Experience building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and manage workload to deadlines.
• Experience preparing management reports with qualitative and quantitative data.
• UK Driving Licence with access to a car (waiver if disability prohibits driving).

Responsibilities

• Provide development, support and guidance to VSS funded Community Partner organisations.
• Support delivery of services to victims and survivors of the Troubles/conflict and related groups.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and outcomes.

Skills

GCSEs including Maths & English

Programme/Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing & data analysis

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Community Partnership Officer
Community Partnership
CPO/08/26
Job Grade: Staff Officer (SO)
Permanent
Salary will be in the range £37,694 - £38,990 per annum
Closing date for applications: 17:00 on Tuesday 1st September 2026

Purpose of the role

The Community Partnership Officer will be responsible for the provision of development, support and guidance to VSS funded Community Partner organisations that deliver support and services to victims and survivors of the Troubles/conflict, Historical Institutional Abuse and Mother and Baby Homes, Magdelene Laundries and Workhouses.

Essential Criteria

1. A minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
2. A minimum of three years' experience in a programme or project delivery role.
3. Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including community, voluntary, statutory, or other relevant organisations.
4. Demonstrable ability to plan and manage workload effectively, working to agreed deadlines to deliver tasks and achieve shared objectives.
5. Experience of preparing comprehensive reports for management, drawing on a range of qualitative and quantitative information sources to evaluate performance, demonstrate outcomes achieved, and inform decision-making.
6. A current UK Driving License with access to a car. This will be waiving in the case of an applicant whose disability prohibits driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements.

Desirable Criteria

1. 1.Experience in staff management and/or co-ordinating team activities.

The Victims and Survivors Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.