The Vacancy The successful candidates will work 35 hours a week over 5 days, including evening and weekend work as required by the company. At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives. As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are: Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic. We have an incredible opportunity for a Community Builder to join our Community Development team. About The Role The Help for Heroes Community Development team are looking to recruit a team of Community Builders to assist in their reshaped participation and connection strategy. Using Asset Based Community Development, we seek to support the charity’s objective to enhance reach and positive impact for members of the Armed Forces Community facing challenges within their local communities. We are looking for motivated, dynamic and confident people who are passionate about collaborating with communities in the design and delivery of interventions that connect people together to strengthen networks within the local community. The main purpose of this role is to connect local people through their skills, passions and assets and support the creation of new connections, bringing people together to improve wellbeing and make the community a better place to live. Key Responsibilities Deliver outreach to drive local connection, engagement and participation opportunities for the Armed Forces Community (AFC). Develop and embed an ABCD informed way of work. Asset map. Organise and facilitate community meetings to encourage collective decision making and build a sense of belonging. Encourage and pilot community lead action in response to local AFC needs/interests through peer led/co-designed initiatives. Increase awareness of the challenges faced by military personnel, veterans and their families. Required Skills & Experience A Community Development qualification and/or at least 3 years' experience working within a community development or similar role. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrable experience within an integrated multi-disciplinary service. Experience of engaging and working collaboratively with partners/stakeholders. About the Team You will work as part of the Community Development team, approaching work in defined localities using an asset-based community development approach. Together, the team will strengthen local communities using available resources and networks to support the Armed Forces Community to live well after service. Please see job description for more details about the role.