Riada Resourcing

Phone Number: 02870326600
Email: info@riadaresourcing.com
Web: www.riadaresourcing.com

Job description

Join Derry City and Strabane District Council as a Community Development Co-ordinator and play a key role in the implementation of Strabane’s Neighbourhood Renewal Action Plan. Temporary for 1 month Immediate start Please note closing date for this vacancy is 5PM 14th August 2026 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme.
• Support the implementation of local Community Plans and priorities.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with community, statutory and private-sector stakeholders.
• Manage programme budgets, claims and financial reporting requirements.
• Identify and promote funding opportunities for community and voluntary groups.
• Support and advise local organisations on funding applications, grant aid programmes and project development.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must possess a degree qualification in a relevant discipline such as:
• Community Development.
• Social Sciences.
• Business.
• A minimum of two years' demonstrable experience in all of the following:
• Working within a Community Development environment.
• Budget management and procurement.
• Working with a range of stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Identifying funding opportunities.
• Grant aid and tender processes.
• Applicants should demonstrate knowledge and experience of:
• Community Development strategies, policies and best practice.
• Community Planning legislation and implementation.
• Partnership and stakeholder engagement.
• Capacity building within the community and voluntary sector.
• Project and programme management.
• Governance and performance monitoring.
• A full current driving licence and access to transport suitable for carrying out the duties of the role.