Community Development Officer

JOB PURPOSE:
The postholder will act as a contact point for elected members, statutory colleagues and groups and employ a development approach to initiate and enable local community action and to assist local groups to set and achieve their objectives. The postholder will facilitate communities to identify and assess community need and lead or co-ordinate as necessary, appropriate statutory and community responses.
The postholder will advance the development of communities in greatest need, in line with targeting social need and the promotion of social inclusion. They will also advance equality of opportunity and the promotion of good relation across the Borough through the initiatives and programmes developed to meet community needs.

All correspondence in relation to your application will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure a valid e-mail address and phone number is provided when filling out the application form. Applicants must advise of any changes to contact details during the process. Applicants should ensure that they check their e-mails including junk folder regularly.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification as these will not be available after the advertisement. 

Human Resources Section (Craigavon Office)
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council
Lakeview Road
Craigavon
Co Armagh
BT64 1AL
Tel: 0300 0300 900 Ext: 62014/61705