About The Role
We are looking to recruit a motivated and committed Community Development Officer to join our Community Development team on a two year fixed term basis.
Working to core community development principles, you will support local communities across Crawley to identify needs, build capacity and develop solutions that improve quality of life. Community empowerment will be central to all aspects of the role.
You will work proactively and reactively with residents, voluntary and community organisations, partner agencies and council services to:
Responsibilities
* Enhance the capacity and contribution of the voluntary and community sector
* Support residents to play an active role in their community
* Encourage participation in local decision making
* Promote integration, cohesion and community identity
* Support the development and delivery of community projects, initiatives and events
Additional Information
* Two-year fixed term contract.
* Occasional evening and weekend working forms part of the role.
* A full and current UK driving licence will be a requirement of the role.
* A satisfactory clearance of a basic DBS is required as part of this role.
We are an inclusive and diverse employer
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.
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