Job Description

🔍 Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and professional Community Wellbeing Officer 💼 to join our Leisure & Community Wellbeing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual 🌟 to contribute to the development and delivery of community-focused initiatives 🤝. The position is based at the Civic Centre, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn 🏢, with a flexible work pattern 🌍 (three days in the office and two days remote). This is a temporary role for 12 weeks, with a target start date of 27 April 2026 📅.

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Number of positions: 1
• ⏱ Hours per week: 18.5

📝 Responsibilities

• 📌 Develop and implement community wellbeing programs that align with organisational objectives.
• 📢 Engage with local communities to identify needs and opportunities for improvement.
• 🤝 Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver impactful initiatives.
• 📊 Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs, providing regular reports and recommendations.
• ✅ Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
• 📞 Act as a point of contact for community wellbeing inquiries and provide professional advice as required.

🎓 Qualifications

• ✅ Proven experience in community development or a related field.
• 🤍 Strong understanding of wellbeing principles and their application in community settings.
• 🗣️ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse groups.
• 🤝 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 📅 Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• 💻 Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

📅 Day-to-Day

• 🛠️ Attend meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders to discuss ongoing projects.
• 🎉 Plan and coordinate community wellbeing activities and events.
• 🔍 Conduct research and gather data to inform program development.
• 📂 Prepare reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• 📞 Respond to community inquiries and provide support as needed.
• 💼 Work both on-site at the Civic Centre and remotely, as per the agreed work pattern.

🎁 Benefits

• 💰 Competitive hourly rate:
  • PAYE: £21.65 per hour
• 🕐 Flexible work pattern 📍 (mix of office and remote working).
• 🌈 Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community wellbeing.
• 🤝 Collaborative and supportive work environment.

📍 Job Location

Civic Centre, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn 🏢
Lisburn and Castlereagh, BT27 4RL, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

🚀 Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate 🫶 about community wellbeing and have the skills and experience required, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity 🏅. Join us in making a positive difference 🌟 in the lives of our community members! 🌍

We look forward to hearing from you! 😊