Job Introduction
Community Development Officer
(RP0170)
Starting salary £34,431pa with progression to £37,464pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)
37 hours per week (hybrid working)
Fixed term up to 12 months (Maternity Cover)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Community Development team on a fixed term basis up to 12 months for maternity cover.
Do you have a strong interest in supporting communities and want to make a positive impact? Are you looking for a varied hands-on roll?
About the role:
As a Community Development Officer, you will lead on the planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of events, projects, initiatives and campaigns. You will proactively engage with community leaders and build links with local organisations to identifying gaps of provision. You will lead on operational matters for the Community Inclusion Partnership progressing project work and initiatives.
This role requires a presence in the office at least two days a week, and you will also be out in the community. You will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends supporting campaigns and events such as This Girl Can and Big Summer.
About you:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude to work, who can act as a role model within their local community. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, adaptability to change, and excellent time management and organisational skills. You will demonstrate the ability to develop creative and effective solutions to complex issues, work collaboratively or independently as required, and take initiative with confidence.
You must be educated to A Level or have equivalent experience.
You will have a full UK driving licence to be able to travel around the borough.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
About us:
We are proud to have the community at our heart with our five priorities:
Homes to be proud of
Enable an economy that delivers for everyone
Action on climate change
Run an effective council
Together, create opportunities for our communities.
You will be working from our office in the centre of Welwyn Garden City. We offer local government benefits such as the pension scheme, generous annual leave and pay progression through annual increments. We offer flexible working to help with work life balance. We also offer a discount for our council run leisure facility, and a discount at the boroughs GLL sports centres. To see all the amazing benefits please visit our careers page My Rewards – Careers
Our CORE values guide everything we do – Core, Open, Responsible, Excellent.
Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK.
We recommend that you download the role profile as this will be unavailable once the vacancy closes.
Closing date for applications is 1 March 2026
Remote assessment date is 9 March 2026
Face to face interviews to be held on 17 March 2026
