Community Development Officer LINk
Reference: V2285
As a Community Development Officer, you will work within a team, with a specific responsibility for engaging with the many diverse communities within the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale. You will encourage participation through regular outreach and work with the media using strong interpersonal and presentation skills to raise the profile of LINk. You will have an awareness of barriers to inclusion, eg. disability and long-term ill-heath, cultural issues, rural transport, etc.
You will be extremely well organised with the ability to persuade and influence at all levels. Flexibility to undertake occasional evening/weekend work, frequent travel within the area plus occasion travel beyond, is required.
Benefits include 25 days holiday (pro rata), flexible benefits scheme, contributory pension and excellent training and development opportunities.
Shaw Trust is committed to safeguarding. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records disclosure
Candidates must have a willingness to travel extensively inside the designated work area and occasionally outside for meetings, training, etc. with possible overnight stays.
Fixed Term Contract until 31st Macrh 2011
Full Time 36.5 hours per week
An Investor in People and Guardian Top 100 Employer, the Trust offers excellent benefits and development opportunities, including discounted BUPA care and other flexible benefits, child care vouchers, 5 weeks holiday.
Shaw Trust is a registered Charity: 287785
Closing date: 10 September 2010
Salary: £24091.12 - £26767.91
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Shaw Trust Head Office, Epsom Square, White Horse Business Park, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 0XJ
Email: recruitment@shaw-trust.org.uk
Tel: 01225 716331 (ansaphone service available out of hours)
Minicom: 08457 697288
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Shaw Trust is committed to equality and recognises the value of diversity. We interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
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