Active Community Development Officer in Newton Aycliffe

Newton Aycliffe Full-Time 30024 - 33699 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Engage with residents to improve health and wellbeing outcomes in County Durham communities.
Company: Join Durham County Council's Wellbeing, Sports and Leisure Service team.
Benefits: Enjoy 27 days of annual leave, rising to 32 after five years, plus a Local Government Pension Scheme.
Other info: Interviews are scheduled for 7 July 2026.
Why this job: This role focuses on community engagement and improving physical activity in local areas.
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in community development or relevant experience is required.

The predicted salary is between 30024 - 33699 £ per year.

Culture Sports and Tourism are looking for an Active Community Development Officer to join their Wellbeing, Sports and Leisure Service.

The Active Community Development Officer role will enhance and support County Durham’s place‑based expansion work in conjunction with partners involved in the Moving Together network. Based within the community, the role holder will engage with residents and work with communities in Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland and Shildon, taking a strength‑based, community‑centred approach to understanding and improving health and wellbeing outcomes. The central focus of this role requires strong collaboration with local stakeholders and residents to understand the systemic barriers to physical activity.

Qualifications:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a related area or experience in a relevant field, community development, partnership working, project management.
Experience of partnership working targeting hard to reach people and communities.
Experience of working with and in support of voluntary and community groups.
Experience of co‑design and co‑production with local communities.
Experience of planning, managing and evaluating projects, programmes or events.

Interviews will be held on 7 July 2026.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked‑after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years of continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working where applicable.

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.