Community Partnerships Support Officer Apprenticeship in Tamworth

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULATORY SERVICES, COMMUNITY SAFETY & PARTNERSHIPS

This is a hybrid working contract, there is a requirement for some of the duties to be carried out at home and some on site. Site attendance will constitute more than 40% of available working time.

Community Partnerships Support Officer – Apprenticeship

£26,403 - £28,598 per annum, 37 hours per week, Permanent, Hybrid working contract.

Located in the heart of Staffordshire, Tamworth is a vibrant and well-connected borough with a rich heritage and a growing population of over 77,000. With strong transport links, an evolving town centre, green spaces, leisure and cultural attractions, it is a great place to live and work.

Working for Tamworth Borough Council means making a real difference for local people, as part of a skilled and ambitious workforce supported to do its best in a positive and empowering environment.

Tamworth Borough Council is seeking to recruit a passionate and community-focused individual to join the partnerships team. This is an exciting opportunity to champion civic pride, support community-led initiatives, and help enhance the appearance, vibrancy and sense of belonging across our borough. You will work closely with residents, community groups, partners and internal services to deliver impactful local projects and initiatives.

As part of the role, you will receive support to achieve a Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CRCS) Practitioner qualification. The role will have ring-fenced time for learning.

The person we are looking for will have the skills and experience to:

• Build strong relationships with residents, community organisations and local stakeholders
• Support community-led projects and initiatives
• Support with the administration and monitoring of community grant schemes and community initiatives
• Provide administrative support at partnership meetings
• Encourage participation and engagement across diverse communities
• Work collaboratively across council services and with external partners
• Promote environmental pride, local identity, and neighbourhood improvement
• Act as a visible presence within communities across the borough of Tamworth
• Able to build trust and strong working relationships with residents and partners
• Organised, proactive and able to manage projects and priorities effectively
• A confident communicator, both written and verbal

Knowledge of community engagement or community development approaches and experience of working with communities, voluntary groups or public sector organisations is desirable. We are looking for an individual with a “can do” approach who has a strong understanding of the issues affecting local areas and neighbourhoods or the ability to quickly build understanding of local needs and networks. The successful candidate will be educated to A level or hold a level 3 equivalent qualification.

We have an extensive benefits package including:

• Flexible working
• A non-contributory health scheme
• Local Government pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Discounted gym membership
• Payment of professional fees (where applicable)

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, medical clearance and DBS check.

Closing date: 17 August 2026

Interview date: 2 September 2026

Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We operate two guaranteed interview schemes which support individuals who meet all the essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview for a vacancy. The Disability Committed Employer scheme supports applicants with a disability and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme supports those defined as veterans, military spouses/partners and cadet instructors.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts.

We are committed to ensuring that people are not disadvantaged in accessing our services. We will make reasonable adjustments for those people that need further assistance, depending on the individual’s needs.

Public facing roles are covered by the Fluency Duty as outlined in section 78 of the Immigration Act 2016, to serve the public it is vital that those working in public facing roles can communicate in English with members of the public receiving local authority services.