Community Partnership Officer - #2076503

Community Partnership Officer

My client is a leading organisation based in Belfast. Who specialise on delivering support and services to improve the health and wellbeing of those in need. They are currently seeking a Community Partnership Officer to join their team.

This is a Full-Time, Temporary position, for 3-6 months (with a hybrid working model of attending the office for 2 days per week on a rota basis).

Working hours: 37 hours per week.

With a salary of £37,694 per annum (£19.59 per hour)

Job Role:

You will be responsible for the provision of development, support and guidance to funded Community Partner organisations that deliver support and services to those in need.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience of programme or project experience working within the community and voluntary sector.
• Practical experience of developing positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across the community and voluntary sector.
• Practical experience developing Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks and monitoring progress against key outcomes.
• Experience of analysing complex financial and non-financial information and producing recommendations to management.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as your own initiative.
• A current UK Driving License with access to a car. This will be waived in the case of an applicant whose disability prohibits driving, but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with community partners, stakeholders and voluntary groups to improve support for those in need.
• Support partner organisations to plan, deliver and review their services in line with funding requirements.
• Help develop and use systems to measure the impact of services on health and wellbeing.
• Supervise staff within the programmes team and monitor performance.
• Provide guidance and advice to organisations managing funding.
• Help update and improve grant policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports for management on outcomes and progress.
• Identify training needs and support organisations to build capacity and deliver quality services.
• Attend relevant meetings and contribute to programme development.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure databases are kept up to date.
• Support delivery of business plan targets and monitor performance against key indicators.
• Represent the company at public events.
• Provide effective, evidence-based advice and information to the Community Partnership Manager.
• Prepare reports, attend meetings and represent the Service in events and activities.
• Optimise the success of project and programme delivery plans by being responsive and solution focussed.
• Uphold the company reputation and public image in any external communications.