60 Outreach Programs jobs in the United Kingdom
Community Engagement manager
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Make a real difference - join us as a Community & Volunteer Manager!
Help transform the lives of disabled children and young people by inspiring local fundraising and building a thriving volunteer community.
About you
A confident, proactive relationship-builder with experience in community fundraising and volunteer engagement. You'll be organised, creative, and able to take projects from idea to delivery. A background in the charity sector is ideal, but passion, people skills, and drive are essential.
You'll bring:
- Proven success delivering fundraising and volunteer programmes
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and networking abilities
- Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) fundraising principles and regulations
- Confidence using MS Office, CRM systems, and digital tools
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends, plus a driving licence and vehicle access
What you'll be doing:
- Lead and grow the community fundraising pipeline with schools, clubs, and local networks
- Represent at public events to inspire support
- Plan and deliver community-style fundraising events
- Support third-party fundraising initiatives with resources and guidance
- Recruit, train, and retain a diverse volunteer team
- Build strong relationships with supporters to keep them engaged and valued
The rewards:
- 29,000 - 37,000 per year
- 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday leave
- Hybrid working (60% office, 40% home)
- Flexible hours with TOIL
- Enhanced sick pay and pension
- Career breaks after 3 years
- Wellbeing champions, supportive team culture, and plenty of tea & coffee!
Location:
Primarily based at Guildford site (GU1 1TU) with flexible work options.
Driving Licence is a must.
Any questions please reach out
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(phone number removed)
Community Engagement Officer
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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.
Community Engagement Manager
Posted 2 days ago
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Community Engagement Manager
Location: Haringey, UK
Salary: SCP 32 – 35, £44,331 - £47,532
Education Phase: Secondary
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 13th August 2025
Interview Date: 15th August 2025
About us
Aldridge Education is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. We support our schools’ Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form levels in order to transform the life-chances of our students.
We believe that education should be stimulating, enriching and enjoyable.
That strong schools achieve this through creating the right environment for high-quality learning having strong, broad and relevant curricula; by having clear boundaries, building excellent relationships and working to close gaps for every learner.
We believe that a great education empowers people, both children and adults, because it offers them genuine choices for their future decisions. And helps them to appreciate the value of learning throughout their lives.
Job Description
Overall Purpose of the Role:
This role exists to ensure that there is strong engagement between Duke’s Aldridge Academy and its local community. The role will reach into admissions and enrolment; EAL and additional needs; and pastoral, attendance and welfare support. As such it works in close partnership with expert leads in the school including pastoral teams, safeguarding, additional needs and admissions officers. Making sure that school in all its facets is accessible to all of our community and using school to fulfil its broadest civic duty, this officer will ensure a full offer of multi-agency support is available in our Community Hub space. Engagement is a strong indicator of future success for our students, meaning that this post is central to the current and future success of the breadth of our local community.
Key Duties:
- Manage the Community Hub at Duke’s Aldridge Academy, ensuring that it runs daily as a safe space, is well looked-after by all and is a welcoming, tidy and orderly place for all who visit it.
- Meet the needs of the local community who attend the Hub to ask for support with applications to Duke’s, ongoing enrolment matters, and/or any matters relating to their child’s time at Duke’s.
- Work in close partnership with Duke’s staff team to ensure that parents get the support and assistance they require, even if language or other barriers exist for them.
- Where appropriate, signpost matters and concerns arising to other Duke’s staff so that there is holistic support for families and for Duke’s students, and they are flagged up for school support as required.
- Lead the school in utilising technology and other aides to ensure that language is less and less of a barrier for parents, potential parents and newly-enrolled students with low levels of English. Ensure that this is modelled in the Hub, and also rolled out across the school as appropriate.
- Work with additional needs staff to identify potential barriers to school accessibility and address these barriers including, but not exclusively, signage.
- Build a weekly programme of self-funded external agency drop-ins to the Community Hub, which could include medical, Citizens Advice, housing, debt advice etc. Work with the DSL and school leaders to determine the scope of these invitew to external agencies.
- Ensure the suitability of all external contributions to the Community Hub, along with the conduct of all attending. Raise any concerns immediately with senior leaders and the DSL.
- Run a range of group interventions for parents as part of the Hub programme, based upon postholder’s qualifications and expertise.
- Build a holiday programme of provision that includes ongoing support for the community alongside sign-up sessions for Duke’s students – offered first to students known to the additional needs/safeguarding team.
- Act as a facilitator/leader of student holiday provision and work with school leaders to explore funding available to employ other Duke’s staff for holiday programmes.
- Keep clear, timely, and accurate records of all pupil and family contact, interventions, and referrals. Use CPOMs, Bromcom and other platforms as required to ensure that there is appropriate and timely record-keeping.
- Provide evidence of impact for reviews, reports, and funding purposes.
- Be alert to signs of concern and raised these swiftly with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Promote positive attendance and school expectations around behaviour etc.
Benefits
Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks Join the Aldridge Education Family!
Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you:
- Aldridge Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programme – Your wellbeing matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
- Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
- Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered.
- Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here Earn rewards by bringing them on board!
When you click apply you will be taken to our careers page where you can complete your application.
Community Engagement manager
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Make a real difference - join us as a Community & Volunteer Manager!
Help transform the lives of disabled children and young people by inspiring local fundraising and building a thriving volunteer community.
About you
A confident, proactive relationship-builder with experience in community fundraising and volunteer engagement. You'll be organised, creative, and able to take projects from idea to delivery. A background in the charity sector is ideal, but passion, people skills, and drive are essential.
You'll bring:
- Proven success delivering fundraising and volunteer programmes
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and networking abilities
- Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) fundraising principles and regulations
- Confidence using MS Office, CRM systems, and digital tools
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends, plus a driving licence and vehicle access
What you'll be doing:
- Lead and grow the community fundraising pipeline with schools, clubs, and local networks
- Represent at public events to inspire support
- Plan and deliver community-style fundraising events
- Support third-party fundraising initiatives with resources and guidance
- Recruit, train, and retain a diverse volunteer team
- Build strong relationships with supporters to keep them engaged and valued
The rewards:
- 29,000 - 37,000 per year
- 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday leave
- Hybrid working (60% office, 40% home)
- Flexible hours with TOIL
- Enhanced sick pay and pension
- Career breaks after 3 years
- Wellbeing champions, supportive team culture, and plenty of tea & coffee!
Location:
Primarily based at Guildford site (GU1 1TU) with flexible work options.
Driving Licence is a must.
Any questions please reach out
(url removed)
(phone number removed)
Community Engagement Officer
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Description
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.
Community Engagement Manager
Posted 5 days ago
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Community Engagement Manager
Location: Haringey, UK
Salary: SCP 32 – 35, £44,331 - £47,532
Education Phase: Secondary
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 13th August 2025
Interview Date: 15th August 2025
About us
Aldridge Education is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. We support our schools’ Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form levels in order to transform the life-chances of our students.
We believe that education should be stimulating, enriching and enjoyable.
That strong schools achieve this through creating the right environment for high-quality learning having strong, broad and relevant curricula; by having clear boundaries, building excellent relationships and working to close gaps for every learner.
We believe that a great education empowers people, both children and adults, because it offers them genuine choices for their future decisions. And helps them to appreciate the value of learning throughout their lives.
Job Description
Overall Purpose of the Role:
This role exists to ensure that there is strong engagement between Duke’s Aldridge Academy and its local community. The role will reach into admissions and enrolment; EAL and additional needs; and pastoral, attendance and welfare support. As such it works in close partnership with expert leads in the school including pastoral teams, safeguarding, additional needs and admissions officers. Making sure that school in all its facets is accessible to all of our community and using school to fulfil its broadest civic duty, this officer will ensure a full offer of multi-agency support is available in our Community Hub space. Engagement is a strong indicator of future success for our students, meaning that this post is central to the current and future success of the breadth of our local community.
Key Duties:
- Manage the Community Hub at Duke’s Aldridge Academy, ensuring that it runs daily as a safe space, is well looked-after by all and is a welcoming, tidy and orderly place for all who visit it.
- Meet the needs of the local community who attend the Hub to ask for support with applications to Duke’s, ongoing enrolment matters, and/or any matters relating to their child’s time at Duke’s.
- Work in close partnership with Duke’s staff team to ensure that parents get the support and assistance they require, even if language or other barriers exist for them.
- Where appropriate, signpost matters and concerns arising to other Duke’s staff so that there is holistic support for families and for Duke’s students, and they are flagged up for school support as required.
- Lead the school in utilising technology and other aides to ensure that language is less and less of a barrier for parents, potential parents and newly-enrolled students with low levels of English. Ensure that this is modelled in the Hub, and also rolled out across the school as appropriate.
- Work with additional needs staff to identify potential barriers to school accessibility and address these barriers including, but not exclusively, signage.
- Build a weekly programme of self-funded external agency drop-ins to the Community Hub, which could include medical, Citizens Advice, housing, debt advice etc. Work with the DSL and school leaders to determine the scope of these invitew to external agencies.
- Ensure the suitability of all external contributions to the Community Hub, along with the conduct of all attending. Raise any concerns immediately with senior leaders and the DSL.
- Run a range of group interventions for parents as part of the Hub programme, based upon postholder’s qualifications and expertise.
- Build a holiday programme of provision that includes ongoing support for the community alongside sign-up sessions for Duke’s students – offered first to students known to the additional needs/safeguarding team.
- Act as a facilitator/leader of student holiday provision and work with school leaders to explore funding available to employ other Duke’s staff for holiday programmes.
- Keep clear, timely, and accurate records of all pupil and family contact, interventions, and referrals. Use CPOMs, Bromcom and other platforms as required to ensure that there is appropriate and timely record-keeping.
- Provide evidence of impact for reviews, reports, and funding purposes.
- Be alert to signs of concern and raised these swiftly with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Promote positive attendance and school expectations around behaviour etc.
Benefits
Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks Join the Aldridge Education Family!
Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you:
- Aldridge Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programme – Your wellbeing matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
- Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
- Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered.
- Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here Earn rewards by bringing them on board!
When you click apply you will be taken to our careers page where you can complete your application.
Community Engagement Assistant
Posted 6 days ago
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Community Engagement Assistant
We are looking for a Community Engagement Assistant to join the team in this hybrid working role. You'll travel the length and breadth of the UK, from city centres to rural communities, meeting people face-to-face and having life-changing conversations.
This is an exciting time to join the team and the charity on its incredible journey.
Position: Community Engagement As.
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Community Engagement Manager
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Community Engagement Manager
Location: Haringey, UK
Salary: SCP 32 - 35, £44,331 - £47,532
Education Phase: Secondary
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 13th August 2025
Interview Date: 15th August 2025
About us
Aldridge Education is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. We supp.
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Community Engagement Manager - Community Integration
Posted 6 days ago
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Our Future Health will be the UK’s largest ever health research programme, bringing people together to develop new ways to detect, prevent, and treat diseases. Diseases like cancer, dementia, diabetes, and heart disease affect the lives of many people in our communities. Our goal is to create a world-leading resource for health research, to improve our understanding and spot the patterns of how and why common diseases start, so treatments can begin sooner and be more effective.
The ambition of Our Future Health differs from other large UK population cohorts in terms of scale, and the aim to recruit much higher numbers of participants from groups who are not well represented in research i.e. ethnic minorities, younger people and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Our Community Engagement Manager will be instrumental in bridging the gap between our organisation and underrepresented communities. You will develop strong relationships and partnerships with community-based organisations, charities, and those who are active within their community; enhancing our ability to deliver inclusive and impactful recruitment and engagement programmes.
As our Community Engagement Manager - Community Integration, you will be responsible for:
Community integration
- Identify, establish and manage partnerships with community-based organisations, charities, and grassroots organisations that will accelerate our diversity work
- Facilitate regular communication and collaboration between our organisation and community partners and foster senior relationships
- Develop and deliver community integration projects (for example, a community champions programme)
- Work with the Community Engagement team to explore how partnerships can support ongoing pilots and initiatives
Partnership development
- Drive the agenda for community partnerships forward internally and externally
- Negotiate and formalise partnership agreements to ensure mutual benefits, and ensure contractual activities are delivered on time and to a high standard
- Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Develop success criteria and metrics to ensure partnerships are effectively accelerating our diversity work
Strategic partnerships
- Work with our internal Strategic Partnerships team to identity opportunities with existing partners that will support our diversity work and long-term goals
- Work together to share relevant partnership learnings and insights
Project management and reporting
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
- Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders and senior management where necessary
Advocacy and outreach:
- Advocate for the needs and interests of underrepresented communities within the organisation
- Represent the organisation at community events and forums
- Share insights and learnings across the organisation from your engagement with communities to help improve programme design
Team support:
- Work collaboratively with the Community Engagement management team to continuously improve how the team works together and operates
Requirements
- Experience identifying and successfully pursuing partnership opportunities
- Experience with negotiating, establishing and managing successful partnerships
- Experience working with and delivering projects for diverse communities
- Be collaborative and be able to build effective working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels and from all backgrounds
- Have a dynamic, flexible approach, with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Be someone who works well in a busy, changing environment with tight deadlines and takes pride in the little touches that make for strong relationships and excellent events
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex messaging clearly and in a way that is meaningful for different groups of people
Let's prevent disease together.
You may work remotely from anywhere within the UK with quarterly travel to London for team days.
Closing date for applications : 21st August.
We recommend you apply as soon as possible as occasionally due to high volumes of applications, we need to close our postings early.
At Our Future Health, we recognise the importance of having a diverse workforce and ensuring that all candidates, regardless of their background, have equitable access to our application process. We proactively encourage applicants who identify as having a disability, neurodiversity, or long-term health conditions to let us know if they require any reasonable adjustments as part of their application process.
If you do require any reasonable adjustments, please email us at
Benefits
- Salary from £48,000.
- Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
- 30 Days Holiday pro rata + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
- Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
- Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice
- £1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
- Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
- A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.
Community Engagement & Development Officer
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Community Engagement & Development Officer vacancy with South Denbighshire Community Partnership.
SDCP is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual who is passionate and committed to community engagement & development to join our award-winning team as a Community Engagement & Development Officer to deliver the NLCF People and Places III, “Your Place or Ours – Dee Valley” Project.
The post holder will primarily be based in Llangollen at Pengwern Community Hwb but will also engage in outreach work as required across Llangollen and the Dee Valley. Working under the direction of the Senior Community Development Officer the Community Development Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of Pengwern Hwb and community development initiatives in Llangollen.
The role requires applicants to hold a full Category B driving licence. Access to own transport and the ability to drive the organisation’s manual fleet vehicles are essential to meet operational needs. Possession of a Category D1 licence would be advantageous.
The ability to communicate in Welsh would be a distinct asset.
The Community Engagement and Development Officer will engage with the community; developing and implementing a programme of services and activities to improve the quality of life for local people and build stronger communities and contribute ideas for the improvement of the facilities, services and its future development and long-term sustainability.
The Community Engagement and Development Officer will ensure that Pengwern Hwb and SDCP’s outreach activities are warm and welcoming, provide appropriate services that tackle social isolation, rural poverty and improve access to services.
Education & Experience:
- A good general level of education with a minimum Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject (Community Development, Health & Social Care) and a minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a community support role is required. li>Three A ‘Levels and at least five GCSE qualifications at grade C or above or equivalent (preferred)
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form along with your C.V. and presentation documents. Please visit our website for all vacancy documents and instructions.
Equal Opportunities
SDCP recruits’ staff and volunteers based on their skills, experience, temperament, and ability to carry the role without regard to race, nationality, gender, age, sexuality, disability, or religion.
Application deadline: 12 Noon Friday 15th August by email
Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted by Friday 29th August 2025.
Interviews to be held on Friday 5th September 2025. – please note the interview will be conducted through the medium of English with opportunity to also converse in Welsh with the Welsh speaking interview panel member. Please complete your application form, presentation and CV if applicable in English or bilingually.
Expected start date: Monday 6th October 2025
Job share considered: We welcome applications from individuals seeking to work as part of a job share. Applicants should clearly outline in their application how they envisage the arrangement functioning successfully in practice.
The position will be primarily based in Pengwern Hwb, Llangollen, but working across South Denbighshire for outreach provision. The successful applicant will collaborate with the Senior Community Development Officer (SCDO) to deliver the NLCF People and Places III, “Your Place or Ours – Dee Valley” Project.
Pengwern Hwb. The Llangollen Community Centre, located at the Pengwern Hwb, is owned, and maintained by Denbighshire County Council – Community Housing (DCCCH). South Denbighshire Community Partnership (SDCP) provides the Community Development Function at the Hwb under a Service Level Agreement. The Hwb provides a variety of activities and services for a wide range of service users.
Job Purpose: The CDO will, together with the Senior Community Development Officer (SCDO), work in partnership with local statutory and voluntary organisations to develop and deliver projects and implement services and activities that improve the quality of life for local people and build stronger communities.
The CDO will be responsible for setting up and allocating appropriate resources to support a diverse range of activities across multiple locations. This role requires a good level of physical fitness, including the ability to bend, stretch, push, pull, lift, carry, and kneel, to effectively deliver care and support to vulnerable service users.
Previous Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a community support role is required.
Line manager: Senior Community Development Officer (SCDO)
Key Contacts:
- Community Support O ficer – DCC Community Housing (DCCCH) < i>Kim-Inspire
- Working Denbighshire
- Grwp Cynefin
- Citizens Advice Denbighshire Adult li>Learning Wales
Direct Reports: Volunteers
Hours:
- li>35 hours (Ability to be flexible including some evening and weekends)
- Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm
Salary: £27,711 per annum, 3% Contribution to Pension Scheme
Annual Holiday Entitlement: 20 days per annum, plus 8 public holidays.
Probationary Period: 3 Months
Notice period: One calendar month.
Driving Licence: The Role requires applicants to hold a full driving licence and have their own transport use of a car reimbursed via a mileage allowance. The role requires applicants to hold a full Category B driving licence and the ability to drive the organisation’s fleet vehicles is essential to meet operational requirements. A Category D1 licence is advantageous.
DBS Clearance: As this post involves working with vulnerable adults it is necessary for the successful candidate to have suitable Enhanced DBS clearance and Childcare Disqualification Requirement Declaration.
Key Responsibilities
- To est blish and deliver under the direction of the SCDO a wide range of in centre and outreach community activities and projects in response to the community identified needs.
- To publicise and promote community activities and services within the South Denbighshire communities.
- To maintain monitoring records for all community engagement activities that meet the Funding bodies monitoring and reporting requirements of NLCF People and Places III funded programme.
- To provide support and training for local volunteers enabling them to take an active part in the development of the Pengwern Hub, Community Centre.
- To develop effective working relationships with all partners and stakeholders.
- To collaborate with staff from the Local Authority, other voluntary and statutory organisations to achieve “Your Place or Ours- Dee Valley” project outcomes and outputs.
- To ensure the South Denbighshire community service users are engaged and consulted with on a regular basis to ensure that feedback is gathered to allow evaluation and implementation of any required changes to be made by the SCDO.
- To attend relevant training and meetings (these may occasionally be outside normal working hours).
- To treat all service users, staff, volunteers, and board members with equal respect and to perform all duties regarding the Partnership’s Equal Opportunities Policy. < i>To engage with clients in a friendly, courteous, prompt, and appropriate manner, using excellent communication skills and ensuring delivery of high-quality customer service always.
- To use the IT equipment provided, appropriately and effectively.
- To adhere to all health and safety requirements, taking reasonable care not to do anything that may endanger yourself or others.
- To promote equality, inclusion, respect, and fairness and to manage diversity in all areas of planning and service delivery, through an active involvement in implementing our equality and diversity policy.
- To promote the work of SDCP.
- Such other duties that occasionally arise, which fall within the purpose of the post.
Two references will be taken up and an Enhanced DBS check conducted following a successful interview.
Equal Opportunities
SDCP recruits’ staff and volunteers based on their skills, experience, temperament, and ability without regard to race, nationality, gender, age, sexuality, disability, or religion.