Communities Officer – Fixed Term
The Communities Officer will provide support and advocacy for communities, based on their specific needs, maximising their potential for growth in a shared and inclusive manner, and act as a representative for the Association.
Job Details
- Location: Holywood or Derry/Londonderry
- Contract: Fixed Term
- Hours: 37 per week
- Job Ref: FHA04521
The role is a fixed term, lasting 2 years, and is suitable for hybrid / smart working.
Radius Housing provides quality and affordable social housing in over 80 towns and cities throughout Northern Ireland, offering a range of services including sheltered housing for the over 55’s, general needs housing for families and single people, and specialist care for frail, elderly, dementia and learning disability patients.
Qualifications
- Either a level six qualification (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree, Graduate Diploma) or higher in a relevant discipline with 2 years’ experience working in community development, OR 5 years of recent experience in community development or a housing setting.
- Experience in monitoring, managing and reporting on budgets in accordance with policies, procedures and external funding requirements.
- Experience of supporting communities to deliver community plans and/or events.
- Demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Demonstrable knowledge of best practice in community development and empowerment.
- A current full driving licence and access to suitable transport. (If a disability prevents driving, this criterion is waived at shortlisting and alternative arrangements may be considered.)
Benefits
Employees receive on‑job training, a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan covering dental, optician and medical costs (including dependents in full‑time education up to 18 years), free employee health checks, a Cycle to Work scheme, and flexible working hours where available.
Application
Closing date: 10th June 2026 (unless otherwise stated).
Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting. Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future vacancies.
Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Contact
Radius Housing, 3-7 Redburn Square, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9HZ
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