Community Development Officer - Castor Park (£32,406 per annum, full-time, 18-month fixed-term contract) Job Role We are seeking a Community Development Officer to join our thriving Communities Team. In this role, you will work with West Kent residents to identify services and develop projects that meet local needs. You will foster partnerships at a local, regional, and national level, working closely with resident communities to make a meaningful impact on their lives. About You To excel in this role, you will have a collaborative approach with the ability to communicate effectively and honestly with a wide range of individuals and organisations. You will have the ability to encourage the local community to participate in activities in an approachable and welcoming manner. You will also have good organisation and time management skills and be able to effectively prioritise your own projects and workload. About Us At West Kent we’re passionate about the role a housing association can play in society and believe thevalues of an organisation are what makes it special. Our vision is to deliver places to live and space to grow for our current and future residents. Our values guide us to how we do this from delivering on our promises, working with honesty, integrity and flexibility, showing compassion and self-awareness, as well as a commitment to learning and equally important working hard and having fun. Benefits We offer a great package - generous pension and life cover, health cash plan, flexible leave package which includes an additional three days leave for our Christmas closure, paid time off to volunteer and an annual grant to support your wellbeing. Please see our website for more details about our benefits package. Additional Details A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is desirable. You will need to be flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends. Application Information We will only consider applications submitted with a full CV and completed application form. For a discussion about this role, please contact Richard Dowling - (url removed). Advert closing date: 9am on 24 March 2025 Interview date: 28 March 2025