Title: Community Development Officer
Based at: Tŷ Avow, Wrexham, though you may be required to work at locations across North Wales and occasional travel to other areas of the UK.
Accountable to: Third Sector Development Manager
Hours of work: 30–37 hours per week, with flexibility to agree working hours within this range.
Pension: 7% Employer Contribution, optional employee contribution
Salary: £30,000 per annum based on 37 hours per week, pro rata for reduced hours.
This post is permanent subject to continued funding and an enhanced DBS check.
Context
Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW) is the collective name of County Voluntary Councils (CVC’s) and Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA). As the CVC for Wrexham County Borough, AVOW’s role is to support, develop and promote voluntary and community activity across Wrexham, as part of TSSW.
This role provides support to organisations across:
- Volunteering
- Governance
- Engagement & Influencing
- Sustainable Funding
You will help organisations solve problems, develop skills, and access resources, rather than working in a single specialist area.
Purpose of the Role
To support voluntary and community organisations by:
- Providing practical advice and guidance
- Helping them access funding and resources
- Supporting volunteering and governance development
- Enabling organisations to engage with their communities
You will not be expected to know everything at the start – training and support will be provided.
What You Will Be Doing
Supporting Organisations
You will:
- Provide advice on governance (e.g. trustees, policies, structure)
- Help organisations develop or improve how they operate
- Support with problem-solving (e.g. disputes, sustainability, planning)
- Signpost to specialist services when needed
Supporting Volunteering
You will:
- Help organisations set up and improve volunteering opportunities
- Support people to find volunteering roles
- Organise events or activities that promote volunteering
- Share good practice in volunteer management
Supporting Funding and Sustainability
You will:
- Help organisations find relevant funding opportunities
- Explain funding processes in a clear and practical way
- Support basic funding applications or direct to specialist support
- Organise funding workshops or advice sessions
Supporting Engagement & Influencing
You will:
- Help organisations involve their communities in their work
- Support participation in local decision-making or projects
- Assist with initiatives such as youth-led or community voice programmes
Working with Others
You will:
- Build working relationships with local organisations and partners
- Attend meetings and events (with support where needed)
- Promote AVOW services through conversations, events, or communications
Monitoring and Reporting
You will:
- Record your work using simple systems (training provided)
- Collect feedback and information about impact
- Contribute to reporting against key targets (KPIs)
Managing Your Work
You will:
- Plan your workload with support from your manager
- Agree priorities and deadlines together
- Work independently at times, but with guidance available
Other responsibilities may be assigned as required, in line with the level and nature of the post. The role requires a degree of flexibility.
Inclusive Working Commitment
At AVOW, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel respected, included, and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are neurodivergent, disabled, or from underrepresented groups.
We aim to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible and will provide reasonable adjustments where needed and appropriate. If there’s anything that would support you to take part in the application or interview process, please let us know.
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