Senior Capacity Building Development Officer (Active Communities)

Company: Bury VCFA
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Location: Bury St Edmunds
Job Description:

Senior Capacity Building Development Officer (Active Communities)

Organisation: Bury VCFA

Locations: Bury

We are looking for an experienced, values-driven development professional to lead Bury VCFA’s Active Communities work. This senior role will strengthen community capacity, participation and influence through place-based working, civic engagement and high-quality support for voluntary, community and faith sector (VCSE) organisations.

You will lead a small team within the Capacity Building service, overseeing a high-quality training and development programme for community groups. The role includes leading neighbourhood work through Community Connector networks and supporting community voice, ensuring lived experience shapes decisions, services and reform. This is a leadership role requiring strong partnership working to support the VCSE sector, empower communities and build long-term resilience.

Role Type/Cause: Admin, Advice and Information, Governance, Maintenance, Management, Operations, Policy/Research

5% Pension Contribution22 Days annual leave + 3 concessionary days + bank holidays

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Posted: June 14th, 2026