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Job description

Choice Housing Ireland Limited is seeking to recruit a Good Relations Officer to assist in delivering the Shared Housing Programme.

Responsibilities

• You will develop the necessary components to improve community cohesion within and between shared housing schemes and surrounding communities.
• You will engage, enable and empower local community groups to identify, liaise and coordinate the development and delivery of concerted Good Relations Plans.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline e.g. social science; community development; community relations OR 5 years community development /community relations experience;
• OR A BTEC Higher (or equivalent) AND OCN Level 2 accredited qualification in Community Relations / Community Development AND 3 years relevant experience as a practitioner in a Community Relations role.
• 2 years’ experience of building effective working relationships with community groups, public representatives and statutory agencies.
• Experience of managing monitoring & budgets in accordance with policies, procedures and external funding requirements.

Desirable Skills

• Demonstrate a track record in negotiating effectively with stakeholders, to ensure successful partnerships and positive outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of completing grant applications.