At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver inspiring community projects to support local residents.
- Company: Join a friendly team at Salisbury City Council dedicated to community development.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, generous annual leave, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in community projects and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 22092 - 22838 £ per year.
Location: Salisbury
Salary: £22,092 - £22,838
Hours: 25.5 hours per week, to be worked Monday - Friday. (Working pattern is open to discussion)
Closing date: 28th July 2026
Join a passionate team dedicated to creating thriving, connected communities. As Community Development Officer, you’ll design and deliver inspiring projects, support some of the area’s most vulnerable and underrepresented residents and play a key role in helping people access opportunities, build relationships and feel part of their local community.
We are looking for people who:
- Have experience of delivering community-based projects
- Can communicate well with a diverse range of people
- Can manage workload in a flexible manner
- Have knowledge of community development good practice using Asset Based Community Development principles.
We welcome applications from those who are part of or who are working with our diverse communities and those who are passionate about community action through their own positive experiences of community groups and projects.
What we can offer you:
- Flexible working - both hours and hybrid location
- A friendly organisation – staff said that they enjoyed working for Salisbury City Council in recent staff surveys
- Minimum 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid sick leave
- Free eyesight test and annual flu vaccination
- Discounted local leisure centre membership
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Salisbury City Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Community Development Officer - Salisbury, SP2 9HU in Llanllwchaiarn employer: Salisbury City Council
Salisbury City Council is an excellent employer for those passionate about community development, offering a supportive and friendly work environment where staff feel valued. With flexible working hours, a commitment to employee growth through training opportunities, and generous benefits like a Local Government Pension Scheme and annual leave, this role provides a meaningful chance to make a difference in the lives of local residents. Join us in creating thriving communities while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in the heart of Salisbury.
