ABC Community Network

Employer Location: ARMAGH
Phone Number: 02838392777
Email: emma@abccommunitynetwork.com
Web: https://www.abccommunitynetwork.com/

Job description

The post holder will support the delivery of ABC Community Network community development, health and wellbeing, volunteering, governance and capacity-building programmes across the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area. The role will involve supporting community groups, training programmes, funding applications, events, communications, membership services and community engagement activities. General Duties Undertake administrative duties necessary for project delivery. Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR requirements. Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and good relations. Support sustainability, accessibility and community participation initiatives. Attend meetings, training and supervision sessions as required. Work occasionally on evenings and weekends when necessary. Undertake any other reasonable duties assigned by the Network Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of community development, health and wellbeing and capacity-building programmes
• Assist community groups with funding, governance, advice, information and signposting
• Support the organisation and delivery of training courses, workshops, networking events and consultations
• Assist with funding applications, monitoring returns and evaluation reports
• Help recruit, engage and support member organisations and maintain membership databases
• Support health and wellbeing activities aimed at reducing isolation and improving wellbeing
• Assist in planning, promoting and delivering community events and partnership initiatives
• Contribute to newsletters, e-bulletins, website updates, social media and promotional materials
• Represent ABC Community Network at meetings, training and networking events as required
• Assist with volunteer recruitment, engagement and support
• Collect participant feedback and maintain project records for monitoring and evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with community organisations, statutory agencies and other stakeholders

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above in Community Development, Community Work, Health and Social Care, Youth Work, Business Administration, Event Management, Voluntary Sector Management, or a related field
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within the community and voluntary sector, community development, health and wellbeing programmes, project delivery, volunteering, or community engagement activities

Desirable Skills

• Experience supporting funding applications and project monitoring returns
• Experience managing websites, social media platforms, newsletters, or digital engagement tools
• Experience working with diverse communities including older people, minority groups, people with disabilities, and rural communities
• Experience working with volunteers, community committees, or Boards of Directors
• Knowledge of safeguarding, good governance, charity regulation, or volunteer management
• Knowledge of health and wellbeing, loneliness reduction, good relations, or community relations programmes