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We are recruiting for a Community Development Officer

 

Would you like to support local communities and harness the power of voluntary and community-led action?

If you have experience in working with community groups, volunteers and small local charities, then Durham Community Action needs you!

We are looking for an experienced community development practitioner who understands community-led action and can take the demands and expectations from both voluntary and community sector organisations, and public bodies in their stride.

DCA is looking for someone to join our small team of community support staff to provide information, advice and guidance and enable community-led action and supporting volunteering within communities across County Durham.

We are looking for a can-do person who likes to work as a team member and is equally comfortable working independently. You will be super organised and understand the value and roles of the voluntary sector.

Salary: £32,283 full-time permanent (35 hours per week)

Work base: Our office base is in Willington, County Durham. DCA staff currently have a hybrid working model, working remotely from home as well as a minimum of two/three days in our Willington offices.

Office base: 9 St Stephens Court, Low Willington, County Durham DL15 0BF.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Abby Weatherill, Volunteering Development Manager by e-mail: Abby.Weatherill@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk  or telephone: 07904 009782

Closing date for Applications: Noon on Monday 23rd June 2025

Interview Date:  Friday 4th July 2025

Please click on the links below to download the documents:

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