Community Project Officer

2 weeks ago

Tipton, Sandwell, United Kingdom Groundwork Full time £24,858 per year

SALARY: £24, 858 per annum

HOURS: 37 hours per week

CONTRACT TYPE: Full time

OPERATIONAL AREA: West Midlands

LOCATION: This role will involve regular travel around the West Midlands and is flexible, it can be based at our Stoke, Tipton or Coventry office dependent on the candidates preference.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:Community Project Officer (Tesco) JD 2025

Join Groundwork West Midlands – Make a Difference in Communities

At Groundwork West Midlands, we are a charity committed to transforming lives in communities facing poverty and disadvantage. Our mission is to build capacity and resilience, empowering people to overcome hardship and create healthier, happier, and more prosperous futures.

We are excited to offer an incredible opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting local community groups.

The Role

The Community Project Officer will be responsible for co-ordinating, promoting and administering this community focussed project.

Key Duties

  • Provide advice and guidance to community groups, charities and schools to help them apply for community grants and other funding opportunities. (Training will be provided)
  • Promote available funding through community networks, social media and local events.
  • Act as a key point of contact between funders and local groups.
  • Support the smooth running of the grants programme, maintaining records, coordinating panel meetings and helping to process reports and case studies.
  • As and when required support other Groundwork community projects such as play sessions, cookery clubs or green space improvements.

What We Are Looking For:

  • A positive and enthusiastic individual who thrives in a community-based environment.
  • Practical skills to manage and deliver projects from concept to completion.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage with funders and community groups.
  • Ability to work flexibly and learn new skills as you take on new challenges.
  • A commitment to supporting community groups with funding opportunities.

A full driving licence is essential and access to own vehicle for the role which entails travel to various sites around the region.

Why Join Us?

At Groundwork West Midlands, you'll have the chance to work with a dedicated team that shares your passion for making a difference. You'll gain valuable experience, build your professional network, and help create real change in communities that need it the most. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to help shape the future of our local communities and contribute to a truly worthwhile cause.

We pride ourselves in being a family friendly organisation and offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, a health cash plan scheme, a workplace pension, 25 days annual leave and free refreshments. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce.

If you are interested in applying then please send an up to date CV and covering letter stating how your experience/qualifications meet the requirements of this role to:

Closing date: 1st December 2025

An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier, if a high number of applications are received.

Please when applying for this role can you add job reference to your email.

Job Reference: NOV25C001

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