Dorset Race Equality Council is recruiting for a full-time Community Development Officer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of diverse ethnic backgrounds.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Full time – permanent

Salary: £26,500

Holiday entitlement: 25 days/year

Job share will be considered

Dorset Race Equality Council is an independent race equality body in Dorset. One of its aims is to support individuals who feel they have been discriminated against because of their race or their religion.

Dorset Race Equality Council is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Community Development Officer to join their team.

You will need to demonstrate the ability and experience of managing community projects and initiatives, supporting and developing Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups and volunteering opportunities within the community. You will be experienced in or you will have an understanding of partnership working and be required to monitor and evaluate projects and initiatives.

You will also need to have a good understanding of the key principles to community development work, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Experience of providing advice and advocacy would also be desirable for this position.

You will need to demonstrate the ability to travel throughout Dorset and to work evenings and weekends occasionally.

We would encourage and welcome applications from people from different ethnic backgrounds.

If you would like more information about the position and or would like an informal conversation before applying, please do not hesitate to contact Nathalie Sherring on 07871574756 or at nathalie.sherring@dorsetrec.org.uk.

Please contact nathalie.sherring@dorsetrec.org.uk for an application pack.

Closing date: Monday the 16^th August 2021 at midnight

Interview dates: week starting the 6^th September 2021