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Surrey Heath House, Camberley, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Temporary, Flexible hours, Full time

No DBS check required

£28,247 - £33,085 per annum

37 hours


Grade                             SH4

Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation who is committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here. We welcome a culture of innovation and creativity by welcoming new ideas from everyone.

About the Role

 We are looking for a Community Development Officer to join our busy team and work with us to support the Community Development Team to achieve the Council’s strategic aims around promoting healthier and more inclusive communities.

This role will:

  • Help build, maintain and partner with a thriving network of community groups of all types that provides and supports all number of activities in the Borough, with particular focus on those in greatest need, and work with local community, leisure and health-focussed organisations to increase opportunities, engagement and promote active and healthy lives for all.
  • Coordinate, deliver and facilitate inclusive community events and initiatives that support the council’s key objectives and priorities.
  • Work with the Community Development Manager to review applications to the council’s grant schemes and apply for or assist with applications for funding to support the delivery of projects.

About You

  • Passionate about supporting communities and residents, promoting healthier lifestyles, supporting those in greatest need and championing greater equity and inclusion
  • Experience of working or volunteering in the voluntary/community sector, in sports/leisure settings, local government or a health/social care setting
  • Understanding of and/or experience of working with diverse communities and individuals
  • Experience of planning and running events
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, focussed on customer service, and an ability to engage with a wide range of audiences and people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
  • Able to work independently, manage deadlines, monitor budgets and report on progress

Additional Information

Benefits

We are committed to providing a healthy work life balance for our employees, with hybrid working and other flexible working arrangements on offer. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable. We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 24 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme.

 

Closing date:            Monday 23rd September 2024

Interview date:       30th September /  1st October 2024

 Contact details

For an informal discussion, please contact Sally Kipping, Head of HR, Performance & Communications on 01276 707403 or Sally.Kipping@surreyheath.gov.uk

Our Commitment

Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

 

NO AGENCY CALLS PLEASE


Closing date: Mon 23/09/2024 at 23:59
Job reference: HPC/24/291316
Vacancy downloads:

SHBC_Recruitment_Pack_-_July_2024.pdf

2024_Community_Development_Officer.docx.pdf

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