Community Engagement & Development Officer vacancy with South Denbighshire Community Partnership.
SDCP is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual who is passionate and committed to community engagement & development to join our award-winning team as a Community Engagement & Development Officer to deliver the NLCF People and Places III, “Your Place or Ours – Dee Valley” Project.
The post holder will primarily be based in Llangollen at Pengwern Community Hwb but will also engage in outreach work as required across Llangollen and the Dee Valley. Working under the direction of the Senior Community Development Officer the Community Development Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of Pengwern Hwb and community development initiatives in Llangollen.
The role requires applicants to hold a full Category B driving licence. Access to own transport and the ability to drive the organisation’s manual fleet vehicles are essential to meet operational needs. Possession of a Category D1 licence would be advantageous.
The ability to communicate in Welsh would be a distinct asset.
The Community Engagement and Development Officer will engage with the community; developing and implementing a programme of services and activities to improve the quality of life for local people and build stronger communities and contribute ideas for the improvement of the facilities, services and its future development and long-term sustainability.
The Community Engagement and Development Officer will ensure that Pengwern Hwb and SDCP’s outreach activities are warm and welcoming, provide appropriate services that tackle social isolation, rural poverty and improve access to services.
Education & Experience:
* A good general level of education with a minimum Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject (Community Development, Health & Social Care) and a minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a community support role is required.
* Three A ‘Levels and at least five GCSE qualifications at grade C or above or equivalent (preferred)
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form along with your C.V. and presentation documents. Please visit our website for all vacancy documents and instructions.
Equal Opportunities
SDCP recruits’ staff and volunteers based on their skills, experience, temperament, and ability to carry the role without regard to race, nationality, gender, age, sexuality, disability, or religion.
Application deadline: 12 Noon Friday 15th August by email
Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted by Friday 29th August 2025.
Interviews to be held on Friday 5th September 2025. – please note the interview will be conducted through the medium of English with opportunity to also converse in Welsh with the Welsh speaking interview panel member. Please complete your application form, presentation and CV if applicable in English or bilingually.
Expected start date: Monday 6th October 2025
Job share considered: We welcome applications from individuals seeking to work as part of a job share. Applicants should clearly outline in their application how they envisage the arrangement functioning successfully in practice.
The position will be primarily based in Pengwern Hwb, Llangollen, but working across South Denbighshire for outreach provision. The successful applicant will collaborate with the Senior Community Development Officer (SCDO) to deliver the NLCF People and Places III, “Your Place or Ours – Dee Valley” Project.
Pengwern Hwb. The Llangollen Community Centre, located at the Pengwern Hwb, is owned, and maintained by Denbighshire County Council – Community Housing (DCCCH). South Denbighshire Community Partnership (SDCP) provides the Community Development Function at the Hwb under a Service Level Agreement. The Hwb provides a variety of activities and services for a wide range of service users.
Job Purpose: The CDO will, together with the Senior Community Development Officer (SCDO), work in partnership with local statutory and voluntary organisations to develop and deliver projects and implement services and activities that improve the quality of life for local people and build stronger communities.
The CDO will be responsible for setting up and allocating appropriate resources to support a diverse range of activities across multiple locations. This role requires a good level of physical fitness, including the ability to bend, stretch, push, pull, lift, carry, and kneel, to effectively deliver care and support to vulnerable service users.
Previous Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a community support role is required.
Line manager: Senior Community Development Officer (SCDO)
Key Contacts:
* Community Support Officer – DCC Community Housing (DCCCH)
* Kim-Inspire
* Working Denbighshire
* Grwp Cynefin
* Citizens Advice Denbighshire Adult
* Learning Wales
Direct Reports: Volunteers
Hours:
* 35 hours (Ability to be flexible including some evening and weekends)
* Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm
Salary: £27,711 per annum, 3% Contribution to Pension Scheme
Annual Holiday Entitlement: 20 days per annum, plus 8 public holidays.
Probationary Period: 3 Months
Notice period: One calendar month.
Driving Licence: The Role requires applicants to hold a full driving licence and have their own transport use of a car reimbursed via a mileage allowance. The role requires applicants to hold a full Category B driving licence and the ability to drive the organisation’s fleet vehicles is essential to meet operational requirements. A Category D1 licence is advantageous.
DBS Clearance: As this post involves working with vulnerable adults it is necessary for the successful candidate to have suitable Enhanced DBS clearance and Childcare Disqualification Requirement Declaration.
Key Responsibilities
* To establish and deliver under the direction of the SCDO a wide range of in centre and outreach community activities and projects in response to the community identified needs.
* To publicise and promote community activities and services within the South Denbighshire communities.
* To maintain monitoring records for all community engagement activities that meet the Funding bodies monitoring and reporting requirements of NLCF People and Places III funded programme.
* To provide support and training for local volunteers enabling them to take an active part in the development of the Pengwern Hub, Community Centre.
* To develop effective working relationships with all partners and stakeholders.
* To collaborate with staff from the Local Authority, other voluntary and statutory organisations to achieve “Your Place or Ours- Dee Valley” project outcomes and outputs.
* To undertake all project administrative tasks, including updating project news regularly on the SDCP/ project social media sites.
* To ensure the South Denbighshire community service users are engaged and consulted with on a regular basis to ensure that feedback is gathered to allow evaluation and implementation of any required changes to be made by the SCDO.
* To attend relevant training and meetings (these may occasionally be outside normal working hours).
* To treat all service users, staff, volunteers, and board members with equal respect and to perform all duties regarding the Partnership’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
* To engage with clients in a friendly, courteous, prompt, and appropriate manner, using excellent communication skills and ensuring delivery of high-quality customer service always.
* To use the IT equipment provided, appropriately and effectively.
* To adhere to all health and safety requirements, taking reasonable care not to do anything that may endanger yourself or others.
* To promote equality, inclusion, respect, and fairness and to manage diversity in all areas of planning and service delivery, through an active involvement in implementing our equality and diversity policy.
* To promote the work of SDCP.
* Such other duties that occasionally arise, which fall within the purpose of the post.
Two references will be taken up and an Enhanced DBS check conducted following a successful interview.
Equal Opportunities
SDCP recruits’ staff and volunteers based on their skills, experience, temperament, and ability without regard to race, nationality, gender, age, sexuality, disability, or religion