Community Development Officer

Closing date: 17th July 2026

Community Development Officer

Moneyreagh Community Centre

Temporary (Approx 24 weeks)

£18.85 per hour

37 hours per week

Main Purpose

As a member of the Community Support Team, the postholder will be required to:

• Focus on outreach to community/voluntary organisations to help increase capacity for development through building confidence and broadening participation throughout the Council area.
• Develop strong relationships with partner organisations and relevant stakeholders to promote outcome-focused and community-centred services.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Community Development programmes and initiatives.
• Monitor and develop community development activity and make recommendations for continuous improvement to the service and customer experience.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver community development support to the community/voluntary sector to build capacity and infrastructure in accordance with the targets, outputs and outcomes of the Council’s Community Development strategy.
• Contribute and assist with the development implementation of relevant community development strategies and policies.
• Develop and prepare advice guides, information notes, seminars and training sessions based on local need.
• Work with both internal and external partners and develop collaborative approaches to localised community support and development.
• Monitor, measure and report on the impacts of community development interventions against the agreed standards contained within the Councils Community Support Framework.
• Facilitate groups with assistance in applying to Council and other grant programmes in order to maximise funding investment within local communities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local community/voluntary groups and encourage and support opportunities for collaborative working within and between communities.
• Work across the Community Development Resources team to deliver joined initiatives that contribute to Community Development, Good Relations and Facilities development.
• Ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures and operate within the highest standards of management and personal behaviour, which reflect the core values and behaviours of the organisation.
• Promote equality of opportunity and access in service delivery and in the employment of staff through the mainstreaming of equality within the Council.
• Ensure the provision of high standards of customer care across the Community Development service and promote the service effectively and communicate in a way, which enhances and promotes the public image and overall reputation of the Council.
• Develop and enhance working relationships with relevant partners and stakeholders to maximise corporate and community planning outcomes and to generate innovation in service delivery.

Essential Criteria:

• 2 A-Levels grades A-C, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in community development work within the following areas:
• Working within and between communities.
• Delivering training to community groups, development workers and staff.
• Working within a team to deliver services.
• Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined above, they must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the areas mentioned.
• A good understanding of the development needs facing local communities within Northern Ireland.
• A clear understanding of the principles and values of community development and the national occupational standards.
• An understanding of the workings of local government and the wider environment and political context in which it operates.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate regardless if they already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.