Community Officer - Fixed term 3 years - Ebley Mill - Stroud
Reference: REQ0205
Description: 37 hour per week - Stroud 3 - £28,598 per annum - Essential Car UserThis is an exciting time to join Stroud District Council’s Community Services Team as we take the next steps towards delivering our services in an asset-based community development way. This role plays a pivotal role in fostering strong and cohesive communities where residents feel safe, respected, and supported.About the roleIn this role you will act as a friendly face, helping to address various concerns, supporting residents, and building positive relationships. You will be responsible for monitoring and patrolling areas across the district working with the community to prevent and deter anti-social behaviour and criminal activities. When prevention does not work, investigating fly-tipping and flyposting incidents may be required. You will work in partnership with the network of established Community Hubs providing advice, guidance and signposting support via monthly drop-in sessions.Working with the most vulnerable residents is a key part of this role and you will be responsible for installing Careline equipment and carrying out wellbeing checks in residents’ properties.We are a forward thinking, dedicated and community focused team who work together with community organisations and residents to create strong, safe and vibrant communities across the district.About youYou’ll have experience of working in a community facing role that requires excellent communication and strong problem skills and will be passionate and enthusiastic about delivering exceptional customer service whilst working under pressure. You’ll have a sound knowledge and experience of:· A proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential safety and security risks. A compassionate and trustworthy demeanour, with a commitment to providing exceptional service to the community· You will be highly motivated and customer solution focused.· You’ll be able to use your own initiative to solve problems.For an informal discussion, please contact Tony Dix, Community Safety Manager or Hannah Drew, Communities Development Manager on or apply for this unique opportunity please click Apply Onlinebelow.INTERVIEW DATE - Friday 21st November 2025In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasmwe provide a range of staff benefits please click here for more information: is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies.Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, rural and urban, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website:Stroud District – The Natural Place
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Location: Ebley Mill - Stroud
Salary: GBP28,598 per annum
Package: - Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Temporary