Job Description

Job details

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Job reference

REQ0205

Date posted

24/10/2025

Apply by

13/11/2025

Location

Ebley Mill - Stroud

Salary

28,598 per annum

Package

- Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Temporary

Job category/type

Community Services

Community Officer - Fixed term 3 years

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Job description

37 hour per week - Stroud 3 - 28,598 per annum - Essential Car User

This is an exciting time to join Stroud District Council's Community Services Team as we take the next steps towards delivering our services in an asset-based community development way. This role plays a pivotal role in fostering strong and cohesive communities where residents feel safe, respected, and supported.

About the role

In this role you will act as a friendly face, helping to address various concerns, supporting residents, and building positive relationships. You will be responsible for monitoring and patrolling areas across the district working with the community to prevent and deter anti-social behaviour and criminal activities. When prevention does not work, investigating fly-tipping and flyposting incidents may be required. You will work in partnership with the network of established Community Hubs providing advice, guidance and signposting support via monthly drop-in sessions.



Working with the most vulnerable residents is a key part of this role and you will be responsible for installing Careline equipment and carrying out wellbeing checks in residents' properties.



We are a forward thinking, dedicated and community focused team who work together with community organisations and residents to create strong, safe and vibrant communities across the district.

About you

You'll have experience of working

in a community facing role that requires excellent communication and strong problem skills and will be passionate and enthusiastic about delivering exceptional customer service whilst working under pressure. You'll have a sound knowledge and experience of:
A proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential safety and security risks. A compassionate and trustworthy demeanour, with a commitment to providing exceptional service to the community

You will be highly motivated and customer solution focused.

You'll be able to use your own initiative to solve problems.


For an informal discussion, please contact Tony Dix, Community Safety Manager or Hannah Drew, Communities Development Manager on 01453 766321 or community.services@stroud.gov.uk


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