Community Development Officer

Volunteering, Skills & Employability £38,000 per annum | West London | 37 hours per week | 6-month fixed-term contract

We’re looking for an Employment, Volunteering and Training Skills Specialist to join a new Volunteering, Skills and Employability team in London. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with people and helping them overcome barriers, build confidence and move towards employment, volunteering or further training.

What you'll do

• Support individuals to identify their strengths, goals and career aspirations.
• Provide advice and guidance around training, volunteering and employment opportunities.
• Help people overcome barriers to employment and progression.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and residents, including those facing challenging circumstances.
• Develop partnerships with employers, training providers, businesses and community organisations.
• Create opportunities that improve skills, confidence and employability.
• Attend workshops, events and community initiatives.
• Work with local partners to increase participation and engagement.

What we're looking for

You'll have experience in community engagement, employability, volunteering, employer engagement, skills brokerage or a related area. You'll also be:

• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable supporting people from diverse backgrounds.
• Able to handle sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism.
• Proactive and confident in building relationships with external partners.
• Passionate about helping people improve their skills, confidence and prospects.
• Resilient and self-motivated, with the ability to work with people facing unemployment or other barriers to progression.

The role

• Salary: £38,000
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: London
• Contract: 6-month fixed term – secondment cover