Community Development Officer Penywaun

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Role Details

Thanks to funding received from Building Communities Trust Invest Local Programme, The Coalfields Regeneration Trust are currently looking for a dynamic person to support community action within the community of Penywaun. This role will require you to support the delivery of projects and programmes of work identified in the Penywaun Driving Change Plan 2024, working with the Building Communities Trust Invest Local Officer, the Invest Local Penywaun Steering Group, residents, volunteers, groups, stakeholders and partners. 

The role will engage with local residents and develop a sustainable volunteer base, with the aim of sustaining community activities and services beyond the Invest Local funding. You will also work with partner organisations to address any gaps in provision identified with the local community.

To secure this great opportunity you will have: 

• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively across all sectors
• A demonstrated ability to overcome challenges
• Excellent organisational skills 
• A strong track record in community development as well as an understanding of delivering against a development plan.

The Role:

• Job Type: Part Time (30 hours per week)
• Closing date: 5 pm on Thursday 5th December 2024
• Location: Hwb Cana, Gwladys Street, Penywaun. CF44 9DE
• Duration: Fixed term until 30th June 2028

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Application Notes

All applications must be submitted to recruitment@coalfields-regen.org.uk by 5pm.

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Natalie Sargent on 07929834310.

Interviews will be held at Hwb Cana, Penywaun on Monday 16th December 2024.