We are looking for a highly organised, confident and enthusiastic development officer to support the delivery of our Community Development project, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
The postholder will provide administrative support to the team alongside taking the lead in developing and overseeing the delivery of our team, social and festive challenges.
If you are looking for a varied administrative role within a friendly team and have a positive 'can-do' attitude, we would like to hear from you.
A detailed job description can be found below. To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@leicestershirecares.co.uk. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Job Description: Community and Business Development Officer
Salary: £21,420 – £23,124
Job type: Permanent: Working hours are 28 hours per week. Working pattern to be agreed with the Head of Community Development.
Closing date: Midday on 25th October 2024
Interview date: Friday 8th November face-to-face at our offices in Leicester
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Neetu Squire, Head of Community Development, at neetu@leicestershirecares.co.uk
About us
Leicestershire Cares is a creative, vibrant and supportive organisation with a friendly working environment. We offer lots of opportunities for development and progression and have a staff social committee that organises regular team socials and wellbeing initiatives.
Other employee benefits include:
- Employer pension scheme (Leicestershire Cares matches employee contributions by 5%)
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance scheme
- Generous leave allowance
- Flexible/agile working
- Employer-supported volunteering opportunities
- Social Committee
Leicestershire Cares is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to inclusivity. A core part of our work focusses on ensuring that we support the full and diverse range of local communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, and our team brings together staff from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity.
We would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you need any support to apply for this role, please contact recruitment@leicestershirecares.co.uk.