Community Focus Officer – temporary contract for three years

North West Leicestershire District Council is a busy council, working across our communities to help people and businesses thrive. We're looking for a Community Focus Officer to join our Community Focus Team.

This dynamic role allows you to collaborate and work with any range of partners, colleagues, and projects! You'll be the key link between town and parish councils, unparished areas, councillors and the district council, fostering teamwork, solving problems, and enhancing communication.

Plus, you'll engage with the voluntary and community sector, driving community spirit through the development of training, attending events, promoting grants, and relationship-building. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to build good rapport, and the ability to deal with sensitive and challenging situations.

• 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £36,124 - £39,513 (pro rata to length of contract)

• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working

• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (pro rata to length of contract)

• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% employer's contribution

• Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

• Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Emma Trahearn (Community Focus Team Leader) at [email protected] or 01530 454 567, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role. You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Closing Date: Sunday 15 June 2025