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As a Community Development and Engagement Officer you will take an asset-based Community Development approach to identify the strengths and opportunities within communities and build upon these to build sustainable and resilient communities. You will facilitate community involvement in decision making, promote and achieve community cohesion and integration and encourage a sense of place. As a key member of our team you will help to build the capacity of the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, ensuring our communities are well placed to support themselves and the most vulnerable in their communities.
The role will involve effective management, delivery and monitoring of a range of community focused projects and programmes across the district that will enhance the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the community, as well as helping to embed the asset based Community Development approach across the organisation.
We are looking for a highly skilled candidate who is experienced in working with individuals, community groups and statutory authorities, with excellent written and verbal communication skills enabling you to build effective collaborative working partnerships and represent the council with external stakeholders.
You will have a good understanding of the principles of Community Development and be experienced in project planning and management to ensure effective project scoping and resourcing, with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment moving between tasks to support changing priorities.
In return for your hard work and contribution, we can offer you a range of benefits including generous annual leave, flexi time, free parking, leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more.
Look at our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff - https: //www.easthants.gov.uk/benefits-working-ehdc
To be successful at shortlisting you will need to very clearly state how you meet the essential criteria listed in the role profile.
The post holder will be able to work to a hybrid model, working between our offices at Monterey House in Petersfield and from home, we encourage the team to attend the office weekly to ensure opportunities for shared learning and to build team relationships.
If you would like an informal discussion about the position, please contact Chris Paterson, Community Manager via chris.paterson@easthants.gov.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is 22nd March 2024 and interviews are planned to be held week commenting 1st April 2024
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to better reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Many of our staff also work flexibly in different ways e.g. part- time, compressed hours and everything in between; please talk to us about the flexibility you need to do this role.
East Hampshire District Council are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are proud of being a Disability Confident Committed employer and appoint on merit.
The Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans is a commitment that the Council has made to support the Armed Forces Community Covenant – you can find more on this scheme and eligibility here.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Please note - as part of our interview process your right to work in the UK will be checked by using approved right to work documents and share codes.
