Community Organisation Development Officer

Community Organisation Development OfficerOffice/Home Based (Hybrid working with a regular travel to London)About UsLocality is the national membership network for community organisations. Our goal is simple: to help local community organisations be the best that they can be and to create a supportive environment for their work.We are now looking for a Community Organisation Development Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.Ideal candidates will be based in the South of England due to regular travel into London.The Benefits- Salary of £40,495 - £44,694 (including London Weighting of £4,500 depending on location)- Flexible working and home working options- 25 days’ holiday (increasing with length of service)- Three grace days between Christmas and New Year- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- Simply Health Cash Plan- Interest-free season ticket loan- Cycle to work schemeThis is the ideal opportunity for an individual with experience in supporting communities to progress their career with our charitable organisation. You will join a team of hard-working, committed and talented people all pulling together to create positive outcomes and impact lives of people across England. We have a clear vision to create a fairer society and you will play a vital role in helping us achieve this goal, whilst developing your career and expertise and enhancing your portfolio of experience. The RoleAs a Community Organisation Development Officer, you will deliver high-quality support to community-based organisations and other stakeholders across the south of England, with a particular focus on London. Specifically, you will provide one-on-one advice and deliver workshops, training sessions, and other means of support to ensure community organisations thrive.You will also work to develop external relationships with local authorities and other organisations, contributing to Locality’s wider aims through consultancy work, research, and other projects.Additionally, you will:- Engage with member organisations, listening to their needs and utilising their experiences- Contribute to income generation through consultancy work- Help foster partnerships and alliances that support Locality’s missionAbout YouTo be considered as a Community Organisation Development Officer, you will need:- Experience of working in or supporting communities, whether in a paid or voluntary role- The ability to deliver credible advice to community businesses and organisations- Excellent communication skills at all levels, both digital and in person- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to self-manageThe closing date for this role is 11th November 2024.Other organisations may call this role Community Development Officer, Community Support Officer, Community Engagement Officer, or Community Services Officer.Webrecruit and Locality are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you are looking to develop your career as a Community Organisation Development Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.