Community Action Suffolk, Ipswich and Lowestoft (Regular travelling around the county is required) £30,681 pro rata FTE (£12,272 per annum actual) 15 hours per week Permanent Reference: 0852 Required as soon as possible. About us Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the county’s infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to ensure our sector, and its volunteers are supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient. Our values of collaborative, enabling, person centred, responsive and trusted are the golden thread which runs through who we are and how we operate, and we aim to make them real every day. About the role We are seeking a Community Development Officer to join our friendly team to support a diverse VCFSE sector – working specifically with Village Halls and Community Buildings to build capacity, efficiency, and sustainability. You will work alongside our existing Community Development Officer for Village Hall and Community Buildings – building additional capacity and enabling trustees and management committees to better understand their roles, with a particular focus on governance. You will achieve this, by providing 1-to-1 support, delivering a range of training and event opportunities, designing and distributing resources and creating tailored support packages to meet varying needs. This role would suit someone with an eye for detail and interest in research and learning. We are looking for someone who can make the complicated seem simple and easy to understand and therefore, good communication skills (verbal and written) are essential. You may be or have been a trustee of your local village hall or community building or simply have a keen interest in learning more about governance and the history of Suffolk’s community spaces. If so, apply today and help us strengthen the voluntary sector in Suffolk by sharing your knowledge and expertise with others. We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all that we do, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace which is welcoming, fair, and inclusive, where people can be themselves and contribute to our vision and values. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post. You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include: blended working where role allows flexible working options to support work/life balance 33 days increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays up to 4% matched pension contribution 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk staff discounts scheme for a range of retailers including shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities company sick pay scheme continued professional development for job related development family friendly policies and practices tailored induction. To find out more: If you are interested in the role and would like to learn more, please contact: alice.wadecommunityactionsuffolk.org.uk Interim Deputy Director of Operations & Business Development for an informal conversation. How to apply: For more information, please visit: http://www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/vacancies/ for a copy of our application pack. Completed applications should be sent to: louise.bradshawcommunityactionsuffolk.org.uk or via post to Louise Bradshaw, at Community Action Suffolk, 160 Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, IP2 0HH. Closing date: 9am, 28 October 2024. Interview date: week commencing 4 November 2024.