Development Officer – Collaborative Community Ownership Support Service (C-COSS)

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Role Details

Contract: Funded until 30^th June 2028
Reporting to: Development Manager – CRT Support (Wales)

This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

Organisation Profile

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) is the only community wealth building charity dedicated to the regeneration of Britain’s coalfield communities. For over 25 years, the CRT has worked with communities to deliver a breadth of projects creating opportunities for people, strengthening the role of community organisations and identifying place-based solutions responsive to the challenges still experienced in former coalmining towns and villages. To support delivery, the CRT has developed an innovative community wealth-building model generating sustainable income to deliver both social and economic value. Enabled by engaging key stakeholders, partners and, most importantly the communities, activities delivered are personalised to meet the needs of the people, the organisations and the place.

About the Role

CRT is seeking a Development Officer to deliver the Collaborative Community Ownership Support Service (C-COSS) in Wales, providing advice and support to community organisations acquiring, managing and sustaining community assets in former coalfield communities.

The role will support Community Asset Transfer, strengthen governance and sustainability, and help develop a centre of excellence for community ownership in Wales.

Key Responsibilities

• Support community organisations to acquire, manage and sustain community assets.
• Provide guidance on Community Asset Transfer, feasibility, governance and sustainability.
• Help organisations become investment-ready through business, financial and project planning.
• Deliver programme activity, monitor progress and report on impact.
• Build partnerships and share learning, best practice and resources across the sector.

About You

We are looking for someone with experience of supporting social enterprises, voluntary organisations or community groups, alongside a strong track record in partnership working, project or programme management, and helping groups access funding or investment.

You will have strong knowledge of regeneration issues affecting Welsh coalfield communities, excellent communication and reporting skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join CRT?

This is an opportunity to help protect and develop community assets and services across Wales’ coalfield communities, leaving a lasting legacy of support, learning and best practice.

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Application Notes

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact natalie.sargent@coalfields-regen.org.uk

If you have any problems, please email recruitment@coalfields-regen.org.uk.

All applications must be submitted to recruitment@coalfields-regen.org.uk by 5pm on 28^th July 2026.

Interviews will take place on Monday 10^th, Tuesday 11^th and Wednesday 12^th August 2026.