Community Development Officer NB Housing

Reporting to the Housing Manager, the Community Development Officer will increase support and meaningful contact with our tenants and enhance and develop practical working relationships with local communities to deliver a more holistic and all-inclusive service that delivers sustainable tenancies.

The post holder will deliver on all aspects of tenant welfare. It will also involve the development of collaborative working with tenants and key agencies in order establish tenant participation initiatives and create sustainable partnerships.

The successful candidate must have:
• A 3rd Level education OR 3 years’ experience (within the last 6 years) of supporting and developing communities in a social housing or community setting.
• At least 2 years’ experience (within the last 5 years) working to provide sustainable communities and welfare advice to vulnerable clients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent IT skills
• The appointment will be made within the terms of the NJC Conditions of Service and salary will be at NJC Point 23, £30,151 – NJC Point 29, £35,411 plus optional contributory pension scheme currently at employer contribution of 19.5% (£5,879pa),
35 days annual leave (incl. stats) private healthcare and excellent work and family friendly policies and hybrid working arrangement.
Anyone wishing to apply for any of the above position may request a recruitment pack (application form, job description and personnel specification) by contacting

NB Housing on 02890592110 or by emailing info@nb-housing.org
Please note that CV’s are not acceptable
The closing date for returned applications is 12.00 noon Friday 20th October 2023
NB Housing is an equal opportunity employer
We reserve the right to enhance criteria in the event of an unprecedented response