INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - Community Development Officer

Community Development Officer
£29,696 - £32,957
37 hours - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

About the role

If you are a person who is passionate about working with communities and has the drive to deliver improvements to the lives of residents in Runnymede then this may be the role for you. We are looking for someone to engage with residents across the borough to understand the needs of communities and where there are gaps within service provision. The work will be with voluntary, community and faith sector organisations for the delivery and development of services across the borough and will promote opportunities, activities, and events available to residents in their local communities.

About you

You should have experience of working in local government or community services and delivering presentations, talks, training or coaching to a range of adults and young people. A passion for and understanding of planning, preparing and delivering a range of activities and experiences for young people to promote positive health and community is a must. Ideally, you would have a familiarity of the process of applying for grant funding as well as a knowledge of how to use data and KPIs to monitor the impact of initiatives.

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. 

The Community Development are passionate about delivering projects for our residents to benefit their health and wellbeing. We have a strong team ethic and work collaboratively with many other departments across the Council and with our external partners.

Benefits

• Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Flexible working 7am-7pm (Core hours are 10-11.30am & 2.30pm-4pm) and Flexi-leave
• 28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas, increasing to 31 days after two years’ service
• Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Advanced Voluntary Contributions
• Free Parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Cycle to work + further related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service
• Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service
• Mileage allowance

How to apply

For more information on the role and to apply please visit: Runnymede Borough Council Jobs | Surrey Jobs

We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk or on 01932 425516 who will be able to assist you.

For an informal chat about this role please contact Chris Swatridge, Open Spaces and Community Development Manager on 01932-425746 or chris.swatridge@runnymede.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 31/1/2025

Interview Date: 7/2/2025

If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.