723 Community Development Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

• Developing and implementing community development strategies and projects aligned with the organization's mission.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with community members, local organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitating community consultations, workshops, and meetings to gather input and foster engagement.
• Managing project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identifying funding opportunities and contributing to grant writing and proposal development.
• Recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers and project staff.
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact and effectiveness of community programs, collecting data and preparing reports.
• Representing the organization at community events, meetings, and forums.
• Promoting the organization's services and initiatives within the community.
• Addressing community needs and challenges by coordinating relevant support and resources.
• Ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines and best practices in community development work.

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Sociology, Public Policy, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in community development, social work, or the non-profit sector.
• Proven experience in project management, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Excellent understanding of community development principles and methodologies.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse community groups.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and report writing.
• Experience with fundraising or grant writing is an advantage.
• A passion for social justice and a commitment to empowering communities.
• Willingness to adapt to a hybrid work model, balancing office responsibilities in Glasgow with community outreach.

• Develop and implement community development strategies and projects.
• Engage with and build relationships with diverse community stakeholders.
• Identify community needs and priorities through consultations and research.
• Facilitate community participation and empowerment initiatives.
• Write funding proposals and manage project budgets.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of community programs.
• Collaborate with partner organizations and local authorities.
• Raise awareness of the organization's work and impact.
• Provide leadership and guidance to community outreach teams.

• Degree in Social Work, Community Development, Sociology, or a related field.
• Significant experience in community development, social work, or project management in the voluntary sector.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and partnership building.
• Experience in fundraising and grant writing.
• Strong understanding of social issues and community needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate sports development programmes and initiatives.
• Organise and deliver sports coaching sessions, workshops, and community events.
• Engage with local schools, sports clubs, and community groups to promote sports participation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support programme delivery.
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of sports coaches and volunteers.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively for assigned projects.
• Promote sports activities and programmes through various communication channels.
• Monitor participation levels and gather feedback to improve service delivery.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in a safe and inclusive environment, adhering to safeguarding policies.
• Identify funding opportunities and assist in writing grant applications.

• Degree or diploma in Sports Development, Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sports development, coaching, or community sports programming.
• Excellent understanding of sports participation barriers and strategies to overcome them.
• Strong organisational, planning, and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse community groups, including young people and adults.
• Relevant coaching qualifications and first aid certification are desirable.
• Experience in managing volunteers and building partnerships.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle may be required for site visits.

• Develop and implement community sports development programmes.
• Promote participation in sports and physical activity across diverse groups.
• Organise and deliver sports coaching sessions, events, and festivals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, clubs, and community organisations.
• Manage project budgets and resources effectively.
• Seek funding opportunities through grant applications and sponsorships.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of sports programmes.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and the benefits of physical activity.
• Collaborate with a remote team to achieve shared goals.
• Ensure programmes are inclusive and accessible to all.

• Proven experience in sports development, community outreach, or event management.
• Strong knowledge of various sports and physical activities.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate diverse community groups.
• Experience in marketing and promoting sports initiatives.
• Proficiency in relevant software for project planning and communication.
• Degree or diploma in Sports Management, Leisure Studies, or a related field.
• First Aid and Safeguarding qualifications are desirable.

• Designing and implementing sports development plans and programs targeting various age groups and abilities.
• Recruiting, training, and managing a team of sports coaches and volunteers.
• Securing funding through grant applications and sponsorships to support program activities.
• Promoting sports opportunities and events through various communication channels, including social media and local press.
• Monitoring and evaluating program delivery, collecting feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
• Ensuring all activities are delivered in a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment, adhering to safeguarding policies.
• Developing strong relationships with stakeholders across the sports and community sectors.
• Assisting in the organization and delivery of major community sports festivals and events.

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Development, Sports Management, Leisure Studies, or a related field.
• Relevant sports coaching qualifications (e.g., UKCC Level 2 or above).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in sports development or community sports programming.
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and fundraising.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles in sport.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and virtual collaboration platforms.
• A valid UK driving license may be required for occasional site visits, though the role is primarily remote.

• Developing and executing outreach strategies to connect with diverse community groups.
• Managing and nurturing relationships with service users, families, and local stakeholders.
• Designing and delivering engaging virtual events, workshops, and information sessions.
• Creating and disseminating accessible information about our services through various online platforms.
• Monitoring community feedback and needs, providing insights to inform service development.
• Building and maintaining partnerships with other community organisations and support services.
• Developing and managing volunteer programs.
• Reporting on engagement activities and outcomes.

My client is a leading, multi-million-pound civils contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. We are committed to not only building vital infrastructure but also to being a responsible and positive presence in the communities where we work.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive freelance Community Liaison Officer to join our project team. You will be the primary point of contact between our site team and the local community, ensuring effective communication, managing expectations, and mitigating potential disruption. This is a crucial role in maintaining our reputation and fostering positive relationships with residents, businesses, and local stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication: Act as the main point of contact for all community-related inquiries and concerns.

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with local residents, business owners, community groups, schools, and elected representatives.

• Information Dissemination: Develop and distribute regular project updates, newsletters, and public information materials.

• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and address potential issues, such as noise, traffic, and access, before they escalate.

• Community Engagement: Organise and attend public meetings, drop-in sessions, and local events to provide project updates and gather feedback.

• Reporting: Prepare and submit regular reports to the project team and senior management on community engagement activities and key issues.

• Feedback Management: Log and track all community inquiries, complaints, and feedback, ensuring timely and effective responses.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Community Liaison Officer, or in a similar public-facing role, ideally within the construction or infrastructure sector.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a calm and professional demeanor.

• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to create clear and concise public-facing documents.

• A good understanding of the challenges and sensitivities involved in working on a major civils project within a residential or business area.

• Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of local government and planning processes.

• Experience in social media management for community engagement.

• Relevant qualifications in communications, public relations, or community development.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

My client is a leading, multi-million-pound civils contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. We are committed to not only building vital infrastructure but also to being a responsible and positive presence in the communities where we work.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive freelance Community Liaison Officer to join our project team. You will be the primary point of contact between our site team and the local community, ensuring effective communication, managing expectations, and mitigating potential disruption. This is a crucial role in maintaining our reputation and fostering positive relationships with residents, businesses, and local stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication: Act as the main point of contact for all community-related inquiries and concerns.

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with local residents, business owners, community groups, schools, and elected representatives.

• Information Dissemination: Develop and distribute regular project updates, newsletters, and public information materials.

• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and address potential issues, such as noise, traffic, and access, before they escalate.

• Community Engagement: Organise and attend public meetings, drop-in sessions, and local events to provide project updates and gather feedback.

• Reporting: Prepare and submit regular reports to the project team and senior management on community engagement activities and key issues.

• Feedback Management: Log and track all community inquiries, complaints, and feedback, ensuring timely and effective responses.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Community Liaison Officer, or in a similar public-facing role, ideally within the construction or infrastructure sector.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a calm and professional demeanor.

• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to create clear and concise public-facing documents.

• A good understanding of the challenges and sensitivities involved in working on a major civils project within a residential or business area.

• Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of local government and planning processes.

• Experience in social media management for community engagement.

• Relevant qualifications in communications, public relations, or community development.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.