Community Support Officer (P02) - Admin & Clerical

Role: Community Support Officer

Location: Lisburn

Job Type: Temporary | Full-Time Opportunity

Salary: £20.98

The Client: Local Government body based in Lisburn, serving local residents.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay - Earn a great hourly rate while gaining valuable experience.
• Career Development - Enhance your skills in a professional environment.
• Supportive Team - Work with a friendly and professional team that values collaboration.
• Community Driven - Work within the local community providing a safe environment

About the Role

• Oversee the operational management, staff supervision & development of the Community Support team and establish appropriate targets to promote effective community engagement and ensure the outputs are in accordance with the Council's Community Development & Good Relations Strategies.
• Develop and maintain good communication links within the voluntary and community sector by encouraging effective networking and promotion of best practice in community development & good relations.
• Develop local policies, service level agreements and systems to ensure the efficient delivery of a need based service that is effectively promoted and communication to all stakeholders.
• To be responsible for the co-ordination and completion of reports, financial claims and monitoring templates for internal and external stakeholders.
• To monitor the performance of all Community Support functions and take corrective action in order to resolve any adverse variances.
• The post holder should be aware that the responsibilities and functional areas of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change. The Council therefore reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of functional responsibilities. The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation.

Required Qualifications

• A degree level qualification in relevant discipline.

• Three years' relevant experience managing Community Development or Good Relations programme within at least 3 of the following areas:-

• Supervision of staff and/or volunteers
• Working with a range of stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes
• Policy assessment & development
• Managing a budget
• Delivering a community event

• Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1.1, they must demonstrate a minimum of six years' experience as outlined in 1.2.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and community-focused individual who is passionate about making a difference. Key skills and experience include:

• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Experience in community development or outreach roles
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Knowledge of community-led initiatives and programme management

How to Apply

If you're looking for a dynamic receptionist and administrative role with great benefits, we'd love to hear from you!

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment while making a real impact. Apply now!

**Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.**

To apply for this role please forward your CV to [email protected]