Job Description

Are you passionate about building stronger, more inclusive communities? Annadale Community Centre is seeking a dedicated and community-minded Community Engagement Officer to join our team on a part-time basis.

This new role is central to our efforts to build cohesion, reduce division, and strengthen relationships across cultures and backgrounds in the Annadale and Haywood areas. It's an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to play a leading role in shaping a safer, more inclusive community - one where people from all backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures feel empowered, supported and welcome.

Key Responsibilities:

Actively encouraging participation from marginalised groups within new and existing programmes at Annadale Community Centre Delivering and arranging training to empower community members, including those from a BAME background, to take on leadership roles inside and outside the Centre (in particular, training in relation to managing volunteers and leadership), with a view to running events and programmes in the centre, including recruiting and managing volunteers Designing and co-delivering inclusive programmes Coordinating projects for all age groups that focus on relationship building, tackling misinformation, and breaking down divisions Leading a two-cohort media literacy project addressing online misinformation around culture and ethnicity Engage and develop working relationships with key groups and stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience

Shortlisting Criteria:

Experience working or volunteering in a community setting. Understanding of issues affecting marginalised communities, including BAME and migrant groups. Ability to engage confidently with a diverse range of people. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Commitment to the values of inclusion, anti-racism and community development.

Desirable Criteria and Qualifications:

These will be used for shortlisting purposes in the event of a large number of applicants.

A relevant qualification in community development, social sciences, or other related fields. Experience in training, leadership development, or volunteer management.

What We Offer:

A meaningful, community-focused role with the chance to make a real impact. A welcoming and supportive working environment. Opportunities for development and training. Genuine partnerships and collaboration with well-established organisations.

Hours of Work:

16 hours per week. Hours of work will be Monday to Thursday 1pm - 5pm, with flexibility required. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Rate of Pay:

13 per hour. This role is subject to funding and is currently funded until March 2026.

If you are passionate about inclusion and social change, we would love to hear from you.

All successful candidates will be required to carry out a full Access NI disclosure.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter to

lynsey@ahra.org.uk

Please note:

Only applicants who, based on the information provided, clearly demonstrate they meet the required skills, experience, and abilities will be shortlisted for interview. It is essential that your application explains in detail how you meet the stated criteria. Simply listing previous job titles or roles is not sufficient, as we will not make assumptions about your experience based on job titles alone. Applications, including CVs and cover letters, that do not clearly address each of the required criteria will not be considered.

We are committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or have a condition that may impact your performance during our selection process, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you. If this applies to you, please contact us so we can process your application fairly, arrange any specific accommodations for your interview, and make any necessary adjustments to help you succeed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/08/2025