Community Builder (Community Development) Leeds
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Community Builder (Community Development) Leeds
Salary: Up to 33995 per annum
Location: Remote in Leedswith travel within the UK. See the Please Note section below for further details.
The vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity for a COMMUNITY BUILDER to join our Community Development team working to support local veterans to take an active role in their communities. If you believe in the power of strong connected communities this role is for you.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About The Role
As a Community Builder you will be at the heart of our charitys ambition to reach seldom-heard members of the Armed-forces Community (AFC) and engage them in creating positive action that strengthens wider connections.
You will identify the strengths passions and interests within the AFC foster meaningful connections with the wider community and utilise these to create meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
About You
You will be a highly motivated and dynamic individual who is passionate about collaboration and community-led change. You will have experience of engaging and supporting people in a community charity education social care housing youth work or other people-focused role using a range of facilitation tools techniques and Community Development skills. You will need experience of working in a community setting with a diverse range of people and will have good organisational skills energy and the ability to listen build relationships and inspire collaboration which will be essential in creating positive lasting change.
We are looking for someone with:
- A Community Development qualification and/or transferable Community Development skills and experience.
- A basic understanding of the Asset-Based Community Development approach (ABCD) is required however full support and development of this practice and our internal ways of working will be provided.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships that drive action.
- A track record of successful collaboration with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
- Effective and efficient organisational and IT skills.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The successful candidate will need to be based within a 30-minute commute of their allocated locality and there is a requirement to travel regularly across the wider area (travel expenses covered). The successful candidate must possess a valid full UK drivers license and have access to a reliable vehicle with business insurance for work purposes.
- There will also be a requirement for occasional travel to other UK locations for meetings and events depending on the charitys needs such as our annual all colleagues in person event.
- The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week over 5 days Monday - Sunday. Core working days will be Monday to Friday; however flexibility is essential as regular evening and weekend work will also be required to meet the needs of the role. Working hours will vary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a two-week period so please take this into consideration before applying.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
About the Team
Youll be joining a dynamic team of community development professionals who are passionate about supporting people to make a difference where they live. We amplify the strengths already present in communities forge lasting partnerships and initiatives that empower members of the AFC to thrive. Together the Community Development Managers and the Community Builders strengthen local communities using the resources and networks that are readily available.
Please see the job description for more details.
In return we can offer you:
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Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equalitydiversityand inclusion.
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29 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays regardless of service -plus your birthday off to celebrate!
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Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
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Added to our free health scheme from day one including discounts on dental opticians massages and more - with theoptionto upgrade.
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3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
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A generous salarysacrificepension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution plus life insurance up to 4 salary as an active member.
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Discounts on our branded clothing including a free Help for Heroes hoody when you complete your induction.
Closing date:22ndMarch2026
Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.
We are committed to equality diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
About Us
Help for Heroes believes those who serve our country deserve support when theyre wounded. Every day men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds. The Charity helps them and their families to recover and get on with their lives. It has already supported more than 26500 people and wont stop until every wounded veteran gets the support they deserve.
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