8 Rural Affairs jobs in the United Kingdom

Role:    Service Manager (Community Development)

Based:    Peterborough

Rate:     £32,300 – 35,000pa

Start Date:    ASAP – July 2025

Duration:    6 months (with a permanent opportunity available at the end of the contract)

Hours:     Part Time – 22 hours

Flexibility on how/ when the hours are worked – between Monday to Friday 8.30 – 1700

Our client, a national Children and Young Person’s Charity, is currently recruiting for Service Manager to lead, develop and drive forward community development services across Peterborough.

This vital role oversees the delivery of key services including the Food Club, emergency food parcels (as part of the Household Support Fund), and the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme and will include the line management of 2 Community Development Workers and the development of a Voluntary provision.

Main Duties:

• Leading in the planning and delivery of community-based services and projects
• Promoting asset-based approach by identifying and mobilising community strengths and resources and improving efficiency and effectiveness
• Leading a team of staff and volunteers (including recruitment, training and supervisions) and proactively work to develop and grow their volunteer offer
• Building strong relationships with residents, partners, and stakeholders and working with them to identify gaps in service provision and develop resident lead groups, services and projects
• Facilitating community-led initiatives, identifying gaps in service provisions and supporting resident involvement in service design and delivery
• Preparing reports for funders, commissioners and internal stakeholders, collating and analysing data to monitor project outcomes and impact and working to ensure compliance with all SLAs and policies
• Promoting services through community events, social media, and local networks and increasing awareness and accessibility of support available to residents
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, funding, and reporting requirements

They are looking for a proactive, compassionate leader with a strong commitment to community empowerment and social impact.

They are a fantastic charity who are committed to improving the lives of families across the UK. They offer excellent training and development opportunities and feedback from previously placed candidates has been excellent.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience of managing staff and/ or volunteers
• Experience of working in community development, tenant/ resident involvement and community based services

For more information, please call the team on (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Ria or email us your CV at (url removed)

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

Role:    Service Manager (Community Development)

Based:    Peterborough

Rate:     £32,300 – 35,000pa

Start Date:    ASAP – July 2025

Duration:    6 months (with a permanent opportunity available at the end of the contract)

Hours:     Part Time – 22 hours

Flexibility on how/ when the hours are worked – between Monday to Friday 8.30 – 1700

Our client, a national Children and Young Person’s Charity, is currently recruiting for Service Manager to lead, develop and drive forward community development services across Peterborough.

This vital role oversees the delivery of key services including the Food Club, emergency food parcels (as part of the Household Support Fund), and the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme and will include the line management of 2 Community Development Workers and the development of a Voluntary provision.

Main Duties:

• Leading in the planning and delivery of community-based services and projects
• Promoting asset-based approach by identifying and mobilising community strengths and resources and improving efficiency and effectiveness
• Leading a team of staff and volunteers (including recruitment, training and supervisions) and proactively work to develop and grow their volunteer offer
• Building strong relationships with residents, partners, and stakeholders and working with them to identify gaps in service provision and develop resident lead groups, services and projects
• Facilitating community-led initiatives, identifying gaps in service provisions and supporting resident involvement in service design and delivery
• Preparing reports for funders, commissioners and internal stakeholders, collating and analysing data to monitor project outcomes and impact and working to ensure compliance with all SLAs and policies
• Promoting services through community events, social media, and local networks and increasing awareness and accessibility of support available to residents
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, funding, and reporting requirements

They are looking for a proactive, compassionate leader with a strong commitment to community empowerment and social impact.

They are a fantastic charity who are committed to improving the lives of families across the UK. They offer excellent training and development opportunities and feedback from previously placed candidates has been excellent.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience of managing staff and/ or volunteers
• Experience of working in community development, tenant/ resident involvement and community based services

For more information, please call the team on (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Ria or email us your CV at (url removed)

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

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.

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.

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.

Pharmacist I Friendly Community Pharmacy I Excellent Development Opportunities

Up to £64,900 per year + Bonus, Store discounts, 33 days AL, Fees paid + much more!

36 hours per week, permanent

Worthing

Are you an experienced pharmacist, eager to progress within your career?

Want to work for an inclusive company, which values your wellbeing and development?

Compass Associates are delighted to be working with one of the UK’s leading retail pharmacy chains in the search for a diligent pharmacist to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and will be able to work effectively as a part of a cohesive team. You’ll have a “can-do” attitude and will have a passion for providing great care. My client is open to accepting candidates from varied backgrounds- so whether you have experience in primary care, secondary care, or even if you’re newly qualified, this may be the role for you!

In addition to an attractive benefits package, my client is also able to offer a thorough 10-week training plan suited to bringing you up to speed with managing a pharmacy within this environment. This is a great opportunity to operate your own pharmacy under the client’s renowned brand.

Benefits

- 25 days AL (Plus BH)

- Company store discounts.

- GPhC fees covered.

- Company pension scheme (7% matched after probation)

- Annual bonuses.

- Free onsite parking.

- Cycle to work scheme.

- Access to career progression opportunities.

- Sponsorship

- Relocation package

What You’ll Be Doing

- Provide an excellent level of care to patients within the community.

- Procure and prepare medicines as needed.

- Dispense medicines effectively and accurately.

- Organising prescriptions for patients.

- Use excellent communication skills to ensure patients’ needs are met.

What You’ll Bring

- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

- MPharm, BPharm or equivalent.

- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

- Proven post qualification experience working in a pharmacy environment.

Location

This Community Pharmacy is based in Worthing, commutable via Brighton, Arundel, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Littlehampton, Shore by Sea, Horsham and Eastbourne.

References

Compass Associates are working in partnership on this position. If you are not interested, but know someone who is, we offer £200 vouchers for each successful recommendation.

Contact Details

If you are interested in the position, please contact Natasha on 02392 417 107 or alternatively, you can email at