OCVA – Community Development Officer

Overview

Support charities. Strengthen communities. Tackle inequality across Oxfordshire.

Join OCVA as a Community Development Officer and be the first point of contact for organisations making real change.

This is a hands-on, people-focused role at the heart of Oxfordshire’s voluntary and community sector.

You will work directly with charities, community groups and social enterprises, offering practical advice and support on governance, funding, sustainability and organisational development. You will combine office and home working with regular travel across the county, building trusted relationships and helping organisations tell the story of their impact.

If you enjoy supporting others to succeed, working collaboratively, and making a tangible difference to communities, this role offers variety, autonomy and purpose in equal measure.

• Support charities, community groups and social enterprises with governance, funding, sustainability and organisational development.
• Provide practical advice and hands-on assistance as a primary point of contact for organisations across Oxfordshire.
• Build trusted relationships, travel across the county as needed, and help organisations tell the story of their impact.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to strengthen communities and reduce inequalities.

Salary: £30,000 per year FTE (£24,325 pro rata)

Hours: 30 hours per week. Permanent contract.

Location: Hybrid (central Oxford office)

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 24th February.

Please email your completed application form to Jenny Bowley by 9am on Tuesday 24th February
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