Senior Project Officer (Community Development and Training)
Job Vacancy | Groundwork South
Nationwide
| Location: | Flexible (one of Groundwork South’s offices or homeworking) |
| Contract: | Fixed term to May 2024 |
| Salary: | Circa £26,000 pa |
| Hours: | 30 hours per week |
A unique opportunity for an experienced community engagement / development professional to join our well-established England-wide community resilience programme, Communities Prepared, focusing on the development and delivery of our community development and training offer to help communities build their confidence, skills and knowledge to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the threats they face.
Summary of role: As a Senior Project Officer on the Communities Prepared programme you will work closely with the existing delivery team, wider programme team, communities and partners nationwide to design and deliver tailored training and support packages for community volunteers on a range of topics – from climate-related weather events to the sustainability of community volunteer groups. The programme’s offer is tailored to local needs, helping communities to develop action plans based on their local knowledge, assist the emergency services and support the community, as well as serve a vital purpose in early warning, reassurance and support for vulnerable people. We offer training and support both online and in-person, and therefore the role includes potential travel across England.
We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about community development and resilience, confident engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds, and comfortable managing your own projects while also working collaboratively with the team and wider stakeholders. If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you!
For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.
In return we offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Health Cash Plan and 24 hour online access to a GP
- PERKS scheme – such as discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme – including mental health helpline and face to face counselling
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
- Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
- Business travel expenses
We are a creative, committed and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.
Groundwork South
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
Apply now!
Download the Job Application pack below:
Application_Form – Senior Project Officer
Senior Project Officer JD April 23
Please send your completed application form, quoting reference SPO0423 to recruitment.south@groundwork.org.uk
For further information and to discuss the role please contact Hannah Baker, Communities Prepared Programme Manager, at hannah.baker@groundwork.org.uk or 07702532710.
| Closing date for applications: | Wednesday 26th April 2023, 11.59pm |
| Interview date: | Tuesday 2nd May 2023 (over MS Teams) |
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.