We are looking for a highly organised, confident and enthusiastic development officer to work with our business members and local community organisations to lead on developing and delivering our team, social and festive challenge programme and to provide administration support to our community development project, Powering On.
If you are looking for a varied and interesting role within a friendly team, have a positive 'can-do' attitude and an interest in volunteering and community work, we would like to hear from you.
A detailed job description can be found below. To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@leicestershirecares.co.uk. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Job Description :CD Community and business DO July 25.pdf
Salary: £16,386 - £17,697
Job type: Permanent. Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund until 30th June 2028. Working hours are 21 hours per week. Working pattern to be agreed with line manager.
Closing date: Midnight Friday 29th August 2025.
Interview date: Friday 5th September, face-to-face at our offices in Leicester
For an informal discussion about this role, please email info@leicestershirecares.co.uk
About us
Leicestershire Cares is a creative, vibrant and supportive organisation with a friendly working environment. We offer lots of opportunities for development and progression and have a staff social committee that organises regular team socials and wellbeing initiatives.
Other employee benefits include:
- Employer pension scheme (Leicestershire Cares contributes 5%)
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance scheme
- Generous leave allowance and additional leave for long service
- Flexible/agile working
- Free on site parking
- Employer-supported volunteering opportunities
- Staff socials and wellness activities
Leicestershire Cares is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to inclusivity. A core part of our work focusses on ensuring that we support the full and diverse range of local communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, and our team brings together staff from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity.
We would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
If you need any support to apply for this role, please contact recruitment@leicestershirecares.co.uk.