Job Description

18.5 hours per week over three days. Hybrid working based at our Central Dewsbury office.

About the Role

Are you passionate about working with people and communities to make a real difference? Do you have a talent for bringing people together, building trust, and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement?


We're looking for a part time Communities Officer to join our Neighbourly Places Team, where you'll play a key role in amplifying the customer voice, shaping services, and supporting vibrant and inclusive community engagement across our neighbourhoods.


Working closely with our Community Co-ordinator and Community Housing Officers, you'll help co-produce solutions with tenants and stakeholders, support local groups, and facilitate events and activities that directly influence service design and improvement.


This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong people skills, a passion for inclusive engagement, and a drive to help communities thrive.

What You'll Be Doing?

Organising and supporting community events, focus groups, and tenant activities using co-production methods. Encouraging and enabling a diverse range of tenants to get involved and influence services. Supporting the formation and running of community groups and "single issue" meetings. Creating engaging content for social media and newsletters related to community involvement. Managing administrative tasks including minute taking, event planning, customer records, and monitoring engagement activity. Administering tenant expenses and small community grants.

What We're Looking For:

Experience of engaging with diverse communities and delivering responsive, customer-focused services. Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan and deliver inclusive, accessible events. Confident communication and interpersonal skills - able to engage with people from all walks of life. Competency in using Microsoft Office tools and maintaining accurate records. A good understanding of community engagement tools, particularly co-production methods. Willingness and ability to travel across Connect locations as required. A full driving licence and a good standard of literacy and numeracy are essential for this role.

The benefits on offer here at Connect Housing:

26 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays Hybrid working. Group pension scheme with up to 9% matched by Connect. Salary exchange/sacrifice also available. BUPA Health Cash Plan. Get money back for your dental, optical, podiatry treatment and much more, including cash back on your prescriptions. Free GP helpline: 24/7 access to book a confidential consultation with a GP. Employee Assistance Programme: get free confidential advice and support 24/7, with free counselling sessions available too. MyPlace benefits: retail discounts and offers The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave Training and development opportunities and support with role-related professional subscriptions and qualifications. Travel season ticket loans Cycle-to-work scheme Paid volunteering leave
We understand that one person cannot always meet every area of a job description so if you are interested and feel you may be suitable, please do get in touch or apply. Please see attached combined and Person Specification for more details.


A basic DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidate.




In choosing Connect you will be joining a friendly team, who look out for each other. As an equal opportunities employer we recruit based on experience, attitude and values.


Connect are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve and actively works to promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proudly a Disability Confident employer. We are happy to support you with any reasonable adjustments that you might need throughout the recruitment process.


Please note: We may close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interview Date - Wednesday 17th September 2025