Development Officer (Learning & Development)

Development Officer (Learning & Development)

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 23 January 2026
• Salary: £26,077.60 per year
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 11 February 2026
• Location: Askham Bryan York
• Remote working: Hybrid – work remotely up to 2 days per week
• Company: Community First Yorkshire
• Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Salary: NJC Spinal Scale Point 20, £32,597 pro rata (£26,077.60)

Hours: 28 hours (0.8 FTE)

Permanent

Location: North Yorkshire – minimum 1 day a week in the office with a blended policy and travel across North Yorkshire

At Community First Yorkshire, our vision is to improve the lives of people living in Yorkshire through more thriving, connected, inclusive and sustainable communities.

Do you have a passion for supporting people and community organisations to thrive?

Are you approachable, supportive and enjoy building positive relationships?

If you have experience in providing organisational development support, then we\’d love you to be part of our friendly Community Support North Yorkshire team. This role involves guiding community organisations through change and providing support which inspires and enables individuals and teams as well as taking a key role in our successful and busy Learning & Development programme.

We\’re looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong track record of working in learning and development and the VCSE sector. The ideal candidate will have experience of group facilitation and session design and be a confident and engaging trainer.

Your energy, enthusiasm and commitment are as important to us as your background and experience, so we welcome candidates with transferrable skills. If you think this sounds like you, please have a look at the job descriptions

How to apply

Apply by sending a CV and a covering letter telling us why you\’d like to work at Community First Yorkshire and how you meet the job description along with a confidential details form and equal opportunities form (available to download from our website – www.communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk) to info@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk by Wednesday 11 Feb 2026.

If you\’d like an initial chat with our Leadership, Training & Development Manager, please contact Mike Hickman on 01904 704177 or email mike.hickman@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 11 Feb 2026

Interviews: in person on Friday 20 February 2026