Community Development Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a COMMUNITY BUILDER to join our Community Development team, working to support local veterans to take an active role in their communities. This is a hands‑on, relationship‑led role focused on bringing people together, building trust, and enabling community‑led action. You will work with veterans, local residents, community groups and organisations to strengthen connections and create opportunities for people to participate, contribute and thrive.

If you are passionate about community engagement, relationship building, and supporting people to create positive local change, we would love to hear from you.

As a Community Builder, you will work with members of the Armed Forces Community, particularly those who may face barriers to participation or engagement. This role may also be described in other organisations as a Community Development Officer or Community Engagement Officer. A Community Builder is a relationship‑led professional who brings people together, builds trust, strengthens local networks and supports communities to take action on the things that matter most to them.

You will be actively visible and present within your local community, building trusted relationships and supporting conversations that help people connect and collaborate. You will facilitate conversations with veterans, local residents and community groups to understand local strengths, interests and priorities. You will connect people with shared interests and ideas, helping to build collaboration and encourage community‑led action. You will support community ideas to develop into practical activities, projects and opportunities, and you will work with local organisations and partners to strengthen community networks.

• Be actively visible and present within the local community.
• Build trusted relationships with veterans, residents and community groups.
• Facilitate conversations to understand local strengths, interests and priorities.
• Connect people with shared interests and ideas to build collaboration.
• Support community ideas to develop into practical activities, projects and opportunities.
• Work with local organisations and partners to strengthen community networks.
• Occasionally travel to other UK locations for meetings and events, such as the yearly all‑colleagues in‑person event.

• A Community Development qualification and/or transferable Community Development skills and experience.
• Awareness of (or willingness to learn) Asset‑Based Community Development (ABCD) – an approach focused on building on the strengths, skills and connections already present in communities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships that drive action.
• A track record of successful collaboration with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Effective and efficient organisational and IT skills.

Core working days will be Monday to Friday; however, flexibility is essential, as regular evening and weekend work will also be required to meet the needs of the role. The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week over 5 days, Monday – Sunday. Working hours will vary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a two‑week period, so please take this into consideration before applying.

There is a requirement to travel regularly across the wider area (travel expenses covered). The successful candidate will need to be based within a 30‑minute commute of their allocated locality and must possess a valid full UK driver's licence. They must also have access to a reliable vehicle with business insurance for work purposes.

• Belonging to a team that makes a difference to our community and values equality, diversity and inclusion.
• 29 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service – plus your birthday off to celebrate.
• Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
• Free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages and more – with the option to upgrade.
• 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
• A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.