Senior Project Officer, Communities Prepared

UKundwork London; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community charity is seeking a passionate Senior Project Officer to lead an exciting community resilience project. This role involves collaborating with local authorities and organizations to enhance community preparedness against climate-related threats. You'll have the opportunity to design and deliver tailored training, empowering volunteers and the public to build their confidence and skills. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in communities at risk of flooding and other challenges. If you are energetic and self-motivated, this is your chance to contribute to meaningful change in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and project management.
• Ability to develop and deliver training tailored to local needs.

Responsibilities

• Generate interest and participation in community resilience projects.
• Develop and deliver bespoke training and support for local communities.

Skills

Community Engagement

Project Management

Training Development

Collaboration with Local Authorities

Education

Degree in Social Sciences or Related Field

Project Management Certification

Job description

• Senior Project Officer, Communities Prepared

Closing Date: May 18, 2025

Hours: 15 hours per week

Community charity Groundwork S0uth has a unique opportunity for an energetic, people-focused, self-motivated Senior Project Officer to join our Communities Prepared team in an exciting community resilience project being delivered in partnership with the Kent Resilience Team.

Summary of role: Communities Prepared is our flagship England-wide community resilience programme which provides training and support to community volunteers and the wider public – helping them to build their confidence, skills and knowledge to prepare for, respond to, and recover from various threats, including severe weather events amplified by climate change.

Working closely with the national Communities Prepared team and partners in Kent and Medway, as a Senior Project Officer you will generate interest and participation in the project, developing and delivering bespoke training and support tailored to local needs and interests. This is a key role working in partnership with voluntary organisations, local authorities and others to help increase local resilience for communities in the borough of Swale who are at risk of flooding and other climate-related threats.

As a member of the Communities Prepared team you will have access to a range of tried and tested engagement approaches and community resilience resources, as well as support from experienced colleagues throughout the project.

For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.

Groundwork South

GroundworkSouth works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live.We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.

We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.

Apply now!

Download the Job Application pack below:

For further information and to discuss the role please contact Hannah Baker at [e-mail] or 07702532710

Closing date for applications: 18 May 2025, 11.59pm

Interview date: 2 June 2025 (over MS Teams or Zoom)

Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.