Community Organiser (Peace Plus)

Job summary

Community Organiser (PEACE PLUS)
Fixed term – Approximately 2 years
Full-Time (37 Hours)
Salary Scale: £33,558 - £37,334
Job Reference: COPP/1026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Community Organiser to support the delivery of the Common Ground Project, a PEACE PLUS funded initiative promoting inclusion, understanding, and positive community relations locally.

This exciting role is ideal for a proactive and charismatic individual who enjoys building relationships, engaging diverse communities, and turning ideas into meaningful action. Working with housing associations, community groups, and partner organisations, you will coordinate events, deliver programmes, and develop partnerships that create lasting social impact.

Essential criteria:

• Degree/Third level qualification and two years’ relevant experience as a practitioner in a Community/Voluntary sector/Housing/Tenant Engagement Setting

OR

• Educated to ‘A’ Level standard (or equivalent) with three years’ relevant experience as a practitioner in a Community Relations/Community Development/Housing role

OR

• Five years’ relevant experience as a practitioner in a Community/Voluntary sector/Housing/Tenant Engagement Setting

AND (Applicable to all)

• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with community groups, residents, volunteers, stakeholders and partner organisations
• Experience planning and delivering community engagement activities, programmes or events
• Experience working within a busy team environment to achieve results
• Knowledge of effective engagement approaches, including working with hard-to-reach groups
• Working knowledge of social media platforms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Full current driving license and access to a car with the ability to travel independently and frequently to various locations to meet the requirements of the role

Our employees have access to a range of benefits: -

• 22 days annual leave plus an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service, and 12 public holidays;
• 6% employer pension contribution;
• Learning and Development opportunities;
• Paid maternity and paternity leave;
• Bereavement leave;
• Death in service benefit x3 annual salary;
• Health cash plan to include annual routine dental treatments, dental accident & injury, yearly optical, specialist consultations, diagnostic tests and scans, complementary therapies e.g. physiotherapy, acupuncture, osteopathy and chiropractic treatments, alternative therapies e.g. reflexology, head massage, allergy testing, and yearly health screening

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK, applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of essential qualifications and provide documentary evidence of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

We are committed to adhering to the Access NI Code of Practice/Service Level of Agreement in relation to requesting disclosure checks and processing information in accordance with the code. All applicants are subject to an Access NI check. Choice has a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offender, and it is available upon request (email: recruitment@choice-housing.org)

The Association reserves the right to create a reserve list following the interview process.

The panel may enhance the criteria to facilitate shortlisting of the post.

“The Choice Housing Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer”

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