Development Officer — Community Wealth & Asset Ownership

Coalfields Regen; Tredegar, Penywaun; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) in Wales seeks a Development Officer to support communities in exploring and securing ownership of land and buildings, strengthening community wealth building in former coalfield areas.

The role provides practical support to community organisations, helping navigate ownership, develop sustainable economic models and build long-term resilience. Welsh bilingual engagement is encouraged across Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting community organisations, social enterprises or partnerships to develop sustainable approaches to community wealth building and local economic development.
• Strong track record in partnership working, project or programme management.
• Knowledge of regeneration issues affecting Welsh coalfield communities; strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality development support to community organisations seeking to acquire, manage and sustain community assets.
• Support organisations through feasibility, governance, financial planning and long-term sustainability.
• Help organisations become investment-ready through business planning and funding applications.
• Deliver programme activity in line with objectives, outputs and funder requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with public, private and third sector partners.
• Capture community voice and learning to inform policy development and practice.
• Ensure Welsh bilingual access to services and engagement opportunities.

Skills

Community development

Partnership working

Project management

Business planning

Financial planning

Funding applications

Job description

Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) in Wales seeks a Development Officer to support communities in exploring and securing ownership of land and buildings, strengthening community wealth building in former coalfield areas.

The role provides practical support to community organisations, helping navigate ownership, develop sustainable economic models and build long-term resilience. Welsh bilingual engagement is encouraged across Wales.