[Hiring] Community Builder @Help for Heroes

Role Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a COMMUNITY BUILDER to join our Community Development team working to support local veterans to take an active role in their communities. If you believe in the power of strong, connected communities, this role is for you.

As a Community Builder, you will be at the heart of our charity’s ambition to reach seldom-heard members of the Armed-forces Community (AFC) and engage them in creating positive action that strengthens wider connections. You will:

• Identify the strengths, passions, and interests within the AFC.
• Foster meaningful connections with the wider community.
• Utilise these connections to create meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• A Community Development qualification and/or transferable Community Development skills and experience.
• A basic understanding of the Asset-Based Community Development approach (ABCD) is required; however, full support and development of this practice and our internal ways of working will be provided.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships that drive action.
• A track record of successful collaboration with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Effective and efficient organisational and IT skills.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will need to be based within a 30-minute commute of their allocated locality.
• There is a requirement to travel regularly across the wider area (travel expenses covered).
• The successful candidate must possess a valid full UK driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle with business insurance for work purposes.
• Occasional travel to other UK locations for meetings and events may be required.
• The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week over 5 days, Monday - Sunday.
• Flexibility is essential, as regular evening and weekend work will also be required.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

• Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• 29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service - plus your birthday off to celebrate!
• Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
• Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
• 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
• A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.

Company Description

Help for Heroes believes those who serve our country deserve support when they’re wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds. The Charity helps them, and their families, to recover and get on with their lives. It has already supported more than 26,500 people and won’t stop until every wounded veteran gets the support they deserve.